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Coin Collecting as a Hobby and Investment

BY Brad Mills

Greetings
ffrum Pave

Welcome to “Action Central” in the
rare coin business! Now that the recession
is “officially over,” per the government’s re¬
cent news release,
we are set for even
more activity. The
past several

montlis have been
ones of unbridled
enthusiasm by our
clients. It seems
tliat more and
more people are
enjoying the chal¬
lenge and excite¬
ment of building a
fine collection of rare coins.

I Deep in the heart of New England

we are as busy as little beavers. At any given
time, we usually have buyers in one or sev¬
eral parts of the country, sniffing out qual¬
ity coins from among the countless possi¬
bilities, and bringing them home — to fist
riglit here in The Coin Collector. At the same
time, our team is preparing our next several
auction catalogues, with some mighty fine
coins to be showcased — ^including the
marvelous personal collection of a famous
Midwestern dealer. More news later.

Thanks for all the nice notes I re¬
ceive. Time was when most came
through the Post Office, but now, most
come by e-mail. I cordially invite you
to e-mail me personally concerning

!any information you’d hike to share. Per¬
haps rU use it in our next issue.
(dave@bowersandmerena.com)
Please look through all of the
pages in this issue. l( quality is your forte,
you’ve come to the right place. We guar-

Iantee that when you examine your pur¬
chases from this issue you will be 100%
delighted with the numerical grade plus the
eye appeal and quality— and the value for
I the price paid— or an instant refund is
yours! If you are an old-timer with us, you
know the quality and value to expect. If
I this is your first issue of the Coin Collector,
r try us with a sample order. Chances are
good that afterward Bowers and Merena
Galleries will become your headquarters as
you build your collection.

. I Great books at discount prices also
await your consideration. These are your
very best buy in information and enjoyment.

; Tom Becker and Sandi Scott, who
: are in charge of our inventory, are just a
telephone call, e-mail or letter away. Give
them a call at 1-800-222-5993 and they
answer any questions you may have, take
care of your order, and help in any other
way possible. In the meantime, continue
; to enjoy what has been called the world’s
greatest hobby!

Thanks from all of us!

Sincerely,

Q. David Bowers

The following was published 59 years ago, in
January 1943 in The Numismatist, and is very
relevant today. Brad Mills, of Dallas, was a fine
friend of your editor (QDB) and treated him to a
lunch or two at the Petroleum Club in Dallas in
the 1950s.

Words of Advice

As the coin collector goes along he slowly
realizes that he must exercise both common
sense and caution while adding to his collec¬
tion. When a beautiful, rare coin is offered to us
it is very hard to pass it up, although we feel the
price may be a little high. In the average run of
medium rarities it might be well to realize that
such coins are like street cars — another one will
come along.

The eager hobbyist who builds his collec¬
tion too rapidly is likely to sacrifice sound in¬
vestment features. In his eagerness to complete
a “run” or to obtain a maximum number of
rarities in short order, he may purchase many
coins above the average market.

When a coin, or a series of coins is rapidly
advancing, the tendency is to jump in and pur¬
chase somewhere near the top. We do this in
an effort to supply our needs before prices ad¬
vance stiU further. Unless we are dealing with
rarities, a marked reaction may take place, and
we find our investment is not so good after all.

The serious hobbyist soon learns that the
buying and selling of coins at correct prices are
essential to the investment phase of this diver¬
sion. He will do well to look over his coOection
from time to time and take stock of the prices
paid and of current values. In this way he can
capitalize on whatever mistakes he has made,
both in price and in series.

Diversification Essential

Diversification is the very heart of coin col¬
lecting, unless one particular series you happen
to concentrate on becomes a best-seller. In
carefully checking back over 10 or 12 different

series, records will show that five or six have
about held their own in value, three or four
have declined sharply, and three or four have
advanced materially. The average for all of these
lots over a 10 or 20-year period will take care of
the collector who used judgment in his original
selections.

A close study of prices realized for large pri¬
vate coin collections at auction sales discloses
many interesting trends in coin values. In a
typical collection built up over a 50-year pe¬

riod, many items bring four times their original
cost, while others sell for considerably less than
their cost of 20 or 30 years ago. This is often
tme, although the entire collection may bring
twice as much as it cost. These contrasting fluc¬
tuations prove that it is difficult to choose con¬
sistently only those coins that will steadily en¬
hance in value.

To be more specific, it would be well to
observe that large United States cents, some of
the old half dollars, and many of the early me¬
dium rarities are selling for no more than they
brought 40 years ago. On the other hand, many

of the more recent rarities are commanding
two and three times as much as they brought
even 10 years ago. These contrasts indicate that
the average hobbyist should use as much bal¬
ance as possible in the selection of his collec¬
tion.

True Collectors Come Out on Top

From a pure investment standpoint coin
collecting is one of the best of all hobbies. Any
coin collection bought carefully over a 20-year
period should guarantee the collector from
80% to 1 50% of his original investment. Many
items may depreciate slightly in value, but
other items will more than make up for the
deficit. “The experienced collector recognizes
that he may not be able to realize his foil pur¬
chase price in case he is forced to sell coins re¬
cently acquired. If his coins were purchased at
the right prices, however, he should expect to
receive from 75% to 95% of his original pur¬
chase price. Where coins are sold a few years
after their purchase, the hobbyist may realize
even more than his original purchase price
through natural appreciation.

The Simon-pure collector who takes the
hobby very seriously often makes price a sec¬
ondary consideration. This is the serious
minded person who usually goes in for the
greater rarities and elaborate types available. In
spite of his desire to obtain coins at any cost,
this type of collector often comes out on top,
because of his natural desire to obtain only fine
or rare items. Seemingly exorbitant prices paid
today for very rare coins may prove to be the
modest prices of tomorrow.

The dealer plays an important part in the coin
collecting experience of any hobbyist, and it is
well for the collector to know and do business
with responsible dealers. Any reliable dealer will
be fair with the coin collector, and necessarily
has a much greater knowledge of coins than the
average hobbyist. Most of tire dealers were at the

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The Coin Collector ^ April 1,2002

COLONIAL AND EARLY
AMERICAN COINS

Colonial Coinage references;

Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. The master source, the fountainhead of infor¬
mation gathered over a long period of years by one of
America’s most highly acclaimed numismatic references.
Copies of this reference maybe found on every numismatist’s
desk here in our offices. An indispensable w'ork. 754 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135,
before your discount!

American Coin Treasures and Hoards. By Q. David Bow¬
ers. Twenty-two chapters are filled with stories of treasures
hidden, lost, found, and some waiting to be found. A wide
range of numismatics are covered, including many stories of
colonial coinage such as the remarkable Castine Hoard found
in Maine. 456 pages, profusely illustrated. Hardbound. Stock
No. BBM-404. List $59.95, b^ore your discount!

The Soho Mint & the Industrialization of Money. By Dr.
Richard Doty. If you know about the Soho Mint then this
book is a “must have.” If you don’t know about it, that is all
the more reason to order a copy. 254 pages, illustrated.
Hardbound. Stock No. BDO-505. List $75, before your
discount!

TheEarly Coins of America. By SylvesterS. Crosby. One
of the greatest American numismatic books, this volume
appeared in 1875 and has never been superseded. Standard
reference on colonial, state, and early American coins. 378
pages, illustrated. Durst reprint. Hardbound. Stock No.
BCR-27 1 . List $45, before your discount!

Tlte Early Paper Money of America. ByErieP. Newman.
The source for early American paper money of the colonial
era, including comprehensive information on every issue.
An exceptional reference for the Colonial coin collector as
well. 480 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BNE-
500. List S75, before your discount!

Coinage of the American Confederation Period.
Edited by Philip L. Mossman. 346 pages, illustrated. This
book is a “sleeper” in that many numismatists do not know
about it. A pleasant reading experience awaits you — this we
guarantee! Cloth hardbound. Stock No. BAN-214. List
$25, before your discount!

Money of the American Colonies and Confederation. By
Philip L. Mossman. A superb study, separately published by
the ANS, and an ideal companion to Sylvester S. Crosby’s
Early Coins of America. 312 pages, illustrated. Hardbound.
Stock No. BMO-200. List $100, before your discount!

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. With Period, Seven
Harp strings. Breen-180. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
Highly attractive with subdued lustre. A pleasing
example featuring medium brown surfaces and
traces of orange. Deep steel toning is present on

the central design points . 1,195

1760 Voce Populi. Breen-223, Nelson-9,
Zelinka-6C. AU-58 (PCGS). Glossy brown
surfaces. Bold relief of portrait. An exceptional

quality specimen of this popular issue . 1,275

1760 Voce Popuh. “VOOE” speUing. Breen-227,
Nelson-3, ZeHnka 7-E. VF-25 (PCGS). A lovely
example with choice medium brown surfaces and
ancient porosity . 379

Desirable 1766 Pitt Halfpenny
1766 Pitt Halfpenny. Breen-251. EF-45

(PCGS). A lovely example with pleasing choco¬
late brown surfaces. Struck very shghtly off-cen¬
ter. A desirable pohtical medalet of the times,
most of which seem to have seen circulation as
“coppers” in pre-Revolutionary America. 2,495

Affordable 1776 Continental Dollar
1776 Continental “DoUar.” CURENCY speU¬
ing. Newman 1-C, Breen-1089. Poor-1.

Without a doubt, this is among the lowest-level
Continental dollars we have ever seen or handled!
That said, this example is guaranteed genuine, as
are all the coins we offer, with your satisfaction

guaranteed as well . 1,776

1783 Nova Constellatio Small. U.S. Pointed
Rays. Crosby 2-C, Breen-1107. AU-50
(PCGS). Superb quahty for the grade with chest¬
nut brown surfaces and few minuscule abrasions.
Examples known dated 1783 and 1785, along
with an extremely rare contemporary counterfeit
bearing the 1786 date . 1,275

Choice 1783 Nova ConsteUatio Copper
1783 Nova Constellatio U.S. Pointed Rays.
Breen-1107. AU-58 (PCGS). A splendid speci¬
men with a good measure of eye appeal. Well
struck and with rich glossy brown fields. . 2,350

Die crack near all-seeing eye in general area opposite space
between A NOVA) and C (CONSTELLATIO).

Impressive 1786 New Jersey Copper

1786 New Jersey. Wide Shield. Maris 20-N.

EF-45 (PCGS). A wonderful example with
chestnut brown surfaces. Choice quality. The
obverse border is wider at left while the reverse is
nicely centered . 2,950

1787 New Jersey. Small planchet. Maris 32-T.

EF-40. Nicely centered and sharply struck with
steel brown surfaces. Microscopic porosity is
present . 1,095

1787 Newjersey. Small planchet. Plain Shield.
Maris 46-e. EF-45 (PCGS). This is a lovely ex¬
ample with mottled chestnut and ohve-brown.
Very choice surfaces for the grade. Minor clash
marks are visible on both sides. Obverse and re¬
verse ahke exhibit shght central weakness. 1,195

Important 1787 Newjersey Copper
Maris 68-w Rarity

1787 Newjersey. Maris 68-w. Rarity-5. F-15.

Choice quahty for the grade with motded chest¬
nut and chocolate brown surfaces. An important

opportunity for the speciahst . 2,150

1786 Vermont. Landscape. VERMONTS speUing.
Ryder-2. F-15. Pleasing chestnut and olive-
brown blended with splashes of mahogany. Very
minor planchet irregularities are noted, especially

on the reverse . 375

1786 Vermont. Landscape. VERMONT-
ENSrUM spelling. Ryder-7. VF-25. Sharp¬
ness slighdy finer with very hght porosity. Deep

steel brown and quite attractive . 495

1786 Vermont. Baby Head. Ryder-9. F-12.
Dark brown surfaces, slightly tighter on the de¬
vices. Struck on an imperfect planchet (as always)
from crudely prepared dies. A typical Vermont
copper, this variety having a simple, childlike

portrait . 1,175

1786 Vermont. Bust left. Ryder-10. VF-20.
Crudely struck with olive and steel brown sur¬
faces. Minor blemishes and imperfections are vis¬
ible . 495

1786 Vermont. Bust left. Ryder-10. F-12. Faint
porosity with very dark brown surfaces, tighter
devices, and splashes of mahogany patina. .. 295

1788 Vermont. Bust tight. Ryder-17. Rarity-4+. VF-
25. A delightful example despite the presence of
minute porosity. Lovely steel brown surfaces. 449

1^88 Vermont. Bust right. Ryder-23. VF-20. A
pleasing example, nicely centered, and with far

above average surfaces . 265

1788 Vermont. Bust right. Ryder-25. F-12. Choice
surfaces with olive and chestnut brown . 195

Mint State 1787 Fugio Cent
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. Kessler Newman 8-X. MS-63 BN

(PCGS). Lustrous and choice dark brown sur¬
faces. Struck very slighdy off-center. An impor¬
tant example for the specialist, or for the colonial
type collector. The obverse has a prominent die

crack from the lower border . 2,950

1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. KN 9-P. Rarity-4. VF-25 (PCGS).
Motded olive and steel brown with pleasing sur¬
faces . 825

Lustrous 1787 Fugio Cent
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. Kessler Newman 11-X. MS-62 RB

(PCGS). An attractive example with intermingled
brown toning and pale orange lustre. Several
planchet flaws are visible on the reverse, as often
found on examples of this series . 2,950

Desirable 1787 Fugio Cent
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. Kessler Newman 13-X. MS-61 BN. A

delightful example with pleasing medium brown
surfaces. Some peripheral weakness is noted. 2,150

Eagle Albums

for certified coins

Eagle certified albums accommodate all
popular certified coins in a single album.
PCGS, NGC, and ICG holders all fit
snugly in the album pockets. The smaller
ANACS slabs are held snugly in the
album pockets with optional foam U-
shaped adaptors. Each heavy duty clear
rigid page holds 9 certified coins and
allows viewing from both sides.

EAGLE-27: 3-Page certified album
(holds 27 coins). $22.50.

HALF CENTS

Half cent references now available from us:

Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. With much information about half cents,
along with just about everything else. 754 pages, illustrated.
Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135, before your
discount.

Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of United States
Half Cents. The definitive reference on half cents dated
1793-1857, this encyclopedia covers their production, rar¬
ity, grading, and varieties. 500 pages, illustrated. The “pro¬
duction value” of this book is fantastic, and we have no
doubt if it were being published for the first time today, the
list price would be well over $ 1 00! Hardbound. Stock No.
BBR-724. List $65, before your discount.

The HalfCent Die State Book, 1793-18S7. By RonaldP.
Manley, Ph.D. A comprehensive study of half cent die
varieties and die states, discussing identification, chronol¬
ogy, and rarity. Useful for all collectors of half cents, from
novice to advanced. 300 pages, illustrated. Hardbound.
Stock No. BMA-850. List $75, before your discount.

1793 Liberty Cap left. Breen-2, Cohen-2. Rar-
ity-3. Net G-4. Sharpness ofVG-7 with very
faint porosity and minor scratches. A pleasing
example for your type collection . 1 ,395

Important 1796 Half Cent
Classic American Rarity
Variety With Pole to Cap
1796 Liberty Cap with Pole. B-2, C-2. Rarity-
4. AG-3. This example is better described as ob¬
verse Good-5, reverse Poor-1. Very faint, old
surface porosity is present. This is, however, a
highly attractive example for the grade and con¬
dition, one that is sure to please, or your money
back . 5,950

Lustrous 1804 HalfCent
Spiked Chin

1804 Spiked Chin. B-7, C-8. MS-64 RB. An

impressive choice Mint State example with out¬
standing iridescent olive and dark brown surfaces,
accented by considerable orange lustre, especially

on the reverse . 5,350

1806 Small 6, Stemless. B-3, C-1. MS-60 BN
(NGC). A delightful example for the type collec¬
tor. Mottled chestnut and steel brown. Lustre
remains visible, especially on the reverse. Very
sharply detailed . 995

Desirable 1811 HalfCent
1811 Close Date. B-2, C-2. Rarity-3. Net VF-

35. Sharpness of EF-40, very tightly cleaned. Al¬
though not a perfect example for the grade, this
quality is seldom encountered. For the specialist
seeking this Scarce date, there is no time like the
present . 2,500

Mint State 1825 Half Cent
1825 B-2, C-2. MS-64 BN. A superb example
with full lustre and attractive surfrees. Light tan
is blended with darker steel brown. This issue is
scarce in any grade, and surprisingly difficult to
locate in choice Mint State quahty. In his Half
Cent Encyclopedia, Walter Breen noted: “There
are dozens of records for Uncirculated coins, but

no real gems.” . 1,850

1835 B-2, C-2. MS-65 BN (NGC). Extremely
sharply defined with lustrous brown surfaces and
traces of faded orange. Light clash marks are vis¬
ible on both obverse and reverse . 879

1853 B-1, C-1. MS-64 BN (PCGS). Rich lustrous
brown surfaces. Needle sharp strike. A wirming
quality coin! . 539

LARGE CENTS

Large cent references now available from us:

Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. All about just about everything — as we’ve
noted earlier. A must-have for every library. 754 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135,
before your discount.

Walter Breen 's Encyclopedia ofEarly United States Cents
1793-1814. Edited by Mark Borckardt. Everything you’ve
always wanted to know about the large cent series plus a lot
that you ever dreamed to ask about. 895 pages, illustrated.
Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-999. List $89.95. Deluxe
Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-999A. List $149.95, before
your discount.

U.S. Copper Coins: An Action Guide for the Collector
and Investor. By. Q. David Bowers. All U.S. coppers are
discussed. 176 pages, illustrated. Softbound. Stock No.
BBM-302. List $9.95, before your discount.

United States Copper Cents 1816-1857. By Howard R.
Newcomb. The standard reference book on die varieties of
copper cents of the period. 312 pages, illustrated with line
cuts. With this “program” you can tell all the “players,”
these being the cents with “N” numbers that you see here
and everywhere. Hardbound. Stock No. BNE-798. List
$50, , before your discount.

Penny Whimsy. By Dr. William H. Sheldon. A reprint
from Lorraine Durst. The first in the American series to
combine detailed numismatic die descriptions with history,
collecting information, and opinions, a delightful mixture.
340 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BSH-100.
List $50, before your discount.

America's Large Cents. Edited by John M. Kleeberg. 190

pages, illustrated. A selection of monographs published by the
American Numismatic Society as pair of the highly acclaimed
Coinage of the Americas Conference (COAC) series, of
which Bowers and Merena Galleries staff experts have been a
vital parcovera long period ofyears. Cloth Hardbound. Stock
No. BAN-215. List $25, before your discount.

High-Quality 1794 Cent
Breen-33, Sheldon-44

1794 Head of ’94. B-33, Sheldon-44. AU-55.

Deep steel brown with splashes of olive. Very
sharply detailed and well centered with glossy
surfaces. Both obverse and reverse have promi¬
nent die cracks as usually seen . 4,995

Important 1795 Plain Edge Cent
Breen-6, Sheldon-77

1795 Plain edge. B-6, S-77. Rarity-3+. EF-45

(PCGS). Mottled olive and steel brown with
splashes of mahogany on both obverse and re¬
verse. An important opportunity, this represent¬
ing one of the scarcer varieties of the year. This is
an intriguing year for variety collectors, as only
two truly common die marriages exist, those be¬
ing so common that the entire date is considered
common compared to most other dates of the

1790s . 3,895

1801 Normal Dies. B-6, S-216. F-15. Mottled ol¬
ive and steel brown with a few minor hairlines and
other insignificant blemishes . 165

Attractive 1803 Large Fraction Cent
Breen-17, Sheldon-258
1803 Small Date, Large Fraction. B-17, S-258.
EF-45. Lovely tight tan obverse blended with
deeper chocolate brown. The reverse is darker
brown with splashes of mahogany. A lovely coin

for your type collection . 1,695

1805 Blunt 1. B-1, S-267. EF-40. A splendid
specimen with lovely olive-brown surfaces and
hints of lustre. A touch of porosity is noted on the
obverse with minor splashes of mahogany on the

reverse . 1,395

1807/6B-3, S-273. Counterstamped with a crown
figure in incused oval. VG . 295

Pleasant 1810/09 Cent
Breen-1, Sheldon-281
1810/09 Overdate. B-1, S-281. EF-45. A most
attractive example with traces of lustre over
mottled tan and medium brown surfaces. Very
tightly abraded as expected for the grade, how¬
ever, the surfaces are so very nearly choice con¬
dition. Quality such as this is seldom seen among
the Classic Head cents, with this overdate variety
being especially elusive in high-grade . 3,950

1812 Small Date Cent
Breen-3, Sheldon-288
1812 Small Date. B-3, S-288. EF-40 (PCGS).
Choice dark steel brown surfaces with traces of
tighter brown on the devices. Very slightly un¬
even strike with wide border at lower obverse and

lower reverse . 1,795

1812 Large Date. 15% oflf-center. B-4, S-289.
Net F-12. Sharpness finer with moderate poros¬
ity . 595

Lustrous 1814 Plain 4 Cent
Breen-2, Sheldon-295
1814 Plain 4. B-2, S-295. AU-58. A spectacular
example with nearly complete frosty lustre and
sharp design definition. Deep steel blue surfaces
with traces of tighter tan, faded from orange lus¬
tre. An exceptional candidate for the date or type
collector . 4,250

Mint State 1817 Newcomb-9 Cent
1817 13 Stars. Newcomb-9. MS-64 BN. A sen¬
sational example with bold design features on
both obverse and reverse, and a very sharp,
squared edge. Fully lustrous with deep steel and
olive-brown, accented by traces ofiridescent ton¬
ing, and hints of lilac, faded from orange mint
lustre . 1,695

1820 Large Date. N-13. MS-64 RB. An excep¬

tional example of this Randall Hoard variety with
outstanding tan surfrees, highlighted by tight blue
toning and generous portions of orange lustre.
Among aU Randall Hoard varieties, this 1820 is¬
sue features the sharpest die work and strike. Ideal
for the type collector . 1 ,295

1821 N-1. EF-40 (NGC). Deep steel brown with

pleasing surfaces. A detightful example of this key
date issue . 1,295

Impressive 1823 Restrike Cent
1823 Restrike. MS-65 RD. This is an absolutely
sensational example with fuUy prooftike fields and
outstanding orange lustre. Delicate wisps of tilac
and teal are noted, however, this retains its com¬
pletely lustrous orange presentation. Not an actual
Mint issue, but made from Mint dies by private
parties, probably in the early 1860s . 2,150

Amazing 1833 Large Cent
Struck Over 1806 British Halfpenny
Believed Unique

1833 N-1. Struck over British halfpenny. VF-

30. Glossy medium brown surfaces. This is a
spectacular and intriguing item, an 1833 large cent
that was struck over an 1806 British halfpenny.
The obverse has Britannia boldly featured on top
of Liberty, with the profile of George III perfectly
centered in the wreath on the reverse. Undoubt¬
edly unique and previously offered by us in our

Ihe Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002_ 3

This & That

GOOD USES: The American Numismatic Association budget for the coming year goes
to the following categories: Education (15.44%}, publishing The Numismatist (26.35%; as
most members do not attend conventions or use other services, this magazine is the ANA
to them); library (5.20%; a grand resource, we use it regularly); Museum (11.38%; worth a
visit); member communications (15.18%); and administration (25.45%)

• • •

FACT OR FICTION? Reader Dick Young has spent quite a bit of effort trying to track
down the true story of the 1 883 without CENTS “Racketeer nickel,” as it is sometimes called.
American numismatic folklore has it that someone named josh Tatum was the originator of
such things, josh has been mentioned enough times in print and also by Paul Harvey on the
radio recently, but he is very elusive when it comes to learning anything factual. He seems
to be a numismatic Sasquatch. Mr. Tatum is said to have gold plated these 1 883 nickels when
they first appeared, absent the word CENTS, tendered them without comment as payment
for a five<ent item such as a cigar, and then received $4.95 in change when shopkeepers
thought a $5 gold coin had been given. According to the story, as Tatum did not state the coin
was worth $5, but simply pocketed his change, he committed no fraud. An embellishment
is that the word “josh,” such as to deceive or to engage in a humorous funny act, comes from
josh Tatum. The question is: was there such a person as josh Tatum? If so, is there a specific
courtdocumentshowingthat he was arrested, tried, then set free as no guilt was established?
Or, is the entire thing just a cute story? If any readers have comments, send them along and
we’ll pass them on to Dick Young.

• • •

DID YOU KNOW? “What’s the oldest livingthing? It is probably a creosote bush located
in Palm Springs, California. Radiocarbon tests underway reveal that this bush sprouted
1 1 ,000 years or more ago. Seemingly more dead than alive, the bush isn’t big and it isn’t tali.
In a species that reproduced itself by cloning— any individual is theoretically as old as the
species. (Richard Russell’s Dow Theory Letters) just think, this bush was around when coins
were first invented (in ancient Lydia, about 2,800 years ago).

• • •

GOOD EITHER WAY; “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they
go.” (Oscar Wilde, quoted by the AMICA Bulletin)

• • •

HUH? “Parisian Artworks Not Always by Parisians.” (Headline in the New York Times)

• • •

NO STRING ATTACHED; According to an article by Michele Orzano in Coin World,
“Musically minded folks appear to have spotted an instrument that’s not quite right on the
2002 Tennessee State quarter dollar. The six-string guitar appears to have only five strings,
especially on poorly struck specimens of the coin. The head of the guitar shows six tuning
pegs. Following the strings from each tuning peg, down the fretboard (or neck of the guitar),
over the sound hole and finally to the bridge of the guitar body. Leaves most folks lost. What
starts out to be six strings muddles into a barely discernible five...”

• • *

1 954 CENT SELLS FOR $3,600; A recent issue of Bill’s Numismatic Notes (published by
William T. jones, Box 1314, Boston), discussed “set registry programs,” in which collectors
compete to have the finest set of one thing or another. As Bill pointed out, this introduces some
behavior and activities we haven’t seen before. He mentioned that a 1954 Philadelphia Mint
Lincoln cent in PCGS MS-67 grade, red, sold for $3,600 because it was the highest level graded
by PCGS, and, further, “it also encourages the certification of some coins that might never have
seen the inside of a slab. For example, few collectors would consider paying the certified newly
issued state quarter. In the end since there is a Washington State quarter category at the PCGS
registry site, these coins must be certified by PCGS to qualify.” My gosh, the $3,600 is about
the price of a really nice Mint State 1955 Double Die cent; now there’s a rarity.

January 2001 Rarities Sale. If you enjoy “show
and tell,” here is a coin that will dazzle even those

who have seen everything (almost) . 5,795

1837 Plain Hair Cords. N-13. MS-64 BN.
Frosty deep steel brown lustre with faint blue ton¬
ing and splashes of orange. A wonderful example

that is sure to please . 1,275

1840 Large Date. N-8. MS-64 RB. A most at¬
tractive example with pale orange lustre blended
with light brown and splashes ofblue toning. Very
sharply struck. Several rim breaks are confined to

the right obverse border . 975

1853 N-3. MS-65 BN (NGC). Sharply struck and
fully lustrous with rich dark brown surfaces. An
aesthetic treat for the date or type collector. 745
1857 Large Date. N-1. MS-65 BN. Perhaps we
are too conservative in our description of this
example, for both obverse and reverse have con¬
siderable deep orange lustre blended with me¬
dium brown toning. Sharply struck and highly
attractive . 1,375

Amazing 1868 Large Cent Rarity
Gem Copper Proof
Fewer than a Dozen Known to Us
First We Have Offered in Years
1868 Pollock-676, Judd-611. Proof-65 BN
(PCGS). One of the very finest of only a few we
have ever seen. Large copper cent of the circa 1 843-
1857 Braided Hair style, but dated 1868. Struck
after cents of this format were officially discontin¬
ued, to create a rarity for numismatists, in the style
of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, 1884 and 1885
trade dollars, and related items. We are unable to
account for even a dozen different specimens, at
least one of which is impounded in a museum
(American Numismatic Society). The present
piece has been consigned to us as we go to press.
For the forthcoming book, More Adventures with
Rare Coim, Dave Bowers has created a chapter on
tliis great rarity — caUing it “antipodal to the 1804
dollar,” in that just about everyone knows about
the famous, classic 1804, but relatively few are
aware of the 1868 large cent. Just as a set ofLiberty
Head nickels cannot be truly complete without a
1913, a set of large copper cents cannot be truly
complete without an 1 868. This is the first we have
offered in a long time! . 28,750

SMALL CENTS

Small cent references:

Walter Breen* s Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Colo¬
nial Coins. Lots of information about Flying Eagle, Indian,
and Lincoln centsawaitsyou — ^with information onjustabout
everythingelse, per the title.754 pages, illustrated. Hardbound.
Stock No. BBR-764. List $135, before your discount.

The Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide,
Volume i, 18S6~I8S8. Second edition. By Richard E. Snow
in conjunction with the Flying Eagle and Indian Cent
Collectors Society. A specialist’s guide to the series, cover¬
ing varieties of Flying Eagle and pattern Indian cents dated
1856 through 1858. If you like technicalities, this one’s for
you! 128 pages, illustrated. Spiral .softbound. Stock No.
BSN-501. List $24.50, before your discount.

TTte Flying Eagle and Indian Cent AttribtUion Guide,
Volume 6, 1900-09. Second edition. By Richard E. Snow in
conjunction with the Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Collec¬
tors Society. A specialist’s guide covering Indian cent variet¬
ies of the 20^*’ century, the common dates that are easy enough
to find. But, can you find a rare or unusual variety? Perhaps
with this book you can! 1 OOpa^s, illustrated. Spiral softbound.
Stock No. BSN-506. List $18, before your discount.

A Buyer*s and Enthusiasts Guide to Flying Eagle and
Indian Cents. By Q. David Bowen. Meet, greet, and
become personally acquainted with every Flying Eagle and
Indian cent in the pages of this fascinating book which, if
you read it, will make you an expert. Lots of useful informa¬
tion about grading, rarity, minting — you name it! 541
pages, illustrated. Softbound. Stock No. BBM-311. List
$45, before your discount.

TTte Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents. By David Lange.
Everything you need to know about this series. Highly
acclaimed and with enough information for two books. 392
pages, illustrated. Softbound. Stock No. BLA-107. List
$43.95, before your discount.

The Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent. By Dr. Sol
Taylor. This fourth edition is packed with new, updated
information on every coin in the series. Over 300 pages,
illustrated. Softbound. Stock No. BTA-404. List $24.95,
before your discount.

The Cherrypicker*s Guide to Rare Die Varieties. Fourth
Edition— Volume One. By Bill FivazandJ.T. Stanton. Now
in its fourth edition, the Cherrypicker’s Guide provides
detailed descriptions of varieties that can be acquired
unattributed at conventions, in collections, and even in
your pocket change! The fourth edition has been separated
into multiple volumes covering all denominations. 422
pages, illustrated. Spiral bound. Stock No. BFl-950. List
$34.95, before your discount.

Flying Eagle Cents

Important 1856 Flying Eagle Cent

1856 Flying Eagle. F-15 (PCGS). Pleasing olive

and tan surfaces with traces of deeper toning along
the borders. The ever popular Flying Eagle issue
usually on collector want fists. This example has
Reverse B as described by Rick Snow in Flying
Eagle and Indian Cents . 6,450

1857 MS-64 (PCGS). Generally quite sharply de¬
fined, with slight weakness on the bottoms of
UNITED STATES. The tops of these same let¬

ters are sharp. Intriguing. Lustrous golden tan
with splashes of iridescent toning . 1,395

1857 AU-55. With a prominent internal die break
on the eagle’s left wing . 209

1857 AU-50. An attractive example with dark tan
surfaces . 185

Gem 1857 Flying Eagle Cent
Dies Clashed with Half Dollar Dies

1857 from a die clashed with a Liberty Seated
half dollar die, and showing traces of the half
dollar design. MS-66 (NGC). This is an amaz¬
ing gem example with extremely sharp design fea¬
tures. Highly lustrous light tan surfaces are
accented by splashes of deeper gold. This is one
of the very finest examples of this clashed die va¬
riety we have offered, and may quafify as one of
the finest known . 8,750

1857 from a die clashed with a Liberty Seated half
doUar die, and showing traces of the half dollar de¬
sign. VF-30. Attractive grayish tan surfaces. 385

1858/7 Overdate. VF-35 (PCGS). Pleasing ohve
and dark tan surfaces. An early die state with the
overdate features clearly visible . 795

1858 Small Letters. MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous

pinkish tan with slight weakness at center of the
obverse. A desirable example for the date or type
collector . 629

Indian Head Cents

I860 Pointed Bust. AU-50. Choice fight grayish tan
surfaces . 139

1860 Rounded Bust. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply

struck with lustrous fight tan surfaces. A few mi¬
nor spots are present on the obverse . 345

1861 MS-60 (PCGS). Lustrous light tan surfaces

with a hint of iridescence . 179

1861 EF-40. Light tan with minor blemishes. . 99

1862 MS-64 (NGC) Lustrous bright golden yellow

surfaces. Popular Civil War year . 365

1862 MS-65 (NGC). Sharply struck and highly lus¬
trous with attractive fight tan surfaces. Traces of
iridescent toning are visible on both sides. ... 995

1863 MS-65 (NGC). A sharp impression with rich

gold lustre on both obverse and reverse . 995

1863 MS-63 (NGC) BriUiant and lustrous. ... 145

1864 Copper-Nickel. VF-30. Very dark olive sur¬
faces . 49

1864 Bronze MS-64 RB (NGC) A lovely, lus¬
trous coin with more “R” than “B.” Quality,
this is it! . 209

The reverse shows the fuU outline of the profile of Miss
Liberty, a clashmark from the obverse, adding extra interest
(but not extra cost to you).

1864 Bronze. MS-60. Sharply struck with me¬

dium olive-brown surfaces and tinges of orange
lustre . 99

Gem Mint State 1864-L Indian Cent

1864-L. MS-65 RB (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample, sharply struck and with considerable aes¬
thetic appeal. Mostly lustrous orange blended
with bluish brown toning. Tliis is one of the very
finest quality examples we have handled in recent
times. Add this to your collection and you will
never need to look at another . 1 ,595

1865 MS-64 BJ3 (NGC). Lustrous and attrac¬
tive . 219

1865 Fancy 5. AU-50. Sharply struck and attractive

with dark brown surfaces . 49

1866 MS-65 RB (NGC). A lovely example with

considerable orange lustre blended with dark
brown. Sharply struck with full feather tips and
diamonds on the obverse . 1,095

1866 AU-55 (PCGS). Sharply struck with pleasing

olive-brown surfaces . 239

1867 MS-63 RB (PCGS). Lustrous olive-brown

with peripheral orange. Clash marks are present
on the reverse, inside the wreath . 359

1867 MS-63 BN (PCGS). Pleasing chocolate
brown with splashes of deeper steel brown and
considerable traces of orange lustre . 329

1867 AU-55 (PCGS). A choice example with deep

olive-brown surfaces . 239

1868 EF-45. Pleasing quality with fight tan and pale

blue surfaces . 145

Gem Mint State 1869/9 Indian Cent

1869/9 Snow-3. MS-66 BN (NGC). Satiny me¬
dium brown surfaces with hints offilac toning and
traces of orange lustre. A wonderful example.
This is the exact variety that has formerly been
classified as an overdate . 1 ,895

1869 MS-64 RB (NGC). Highly lustrous with a

nice blend of subdued orange and medium
brown . 845

1869 MS-64 BN (PCGS). A lovely example with
lustrous olive-brown surfaces . 639

1869 MS-63 RB. Considerable orange lustre is
nicely mixed with medium brown toning. A few
minor spots and imperfections are noted. ... 559

Lustrous 1870 Indian Cent

1870 MS-64 RD (PCGS). A wonderful example

for the Indian cent aficionado, exhibiting full
fight orange lustre on both obverse and reverse.
Sharply struck and with considerable aesthetic
appeal . 1,875

1870 MS-63 BN. Sharply struck with lovely me¬
dium brown surfaces and traces of orange lus¬
tre . 485

1870 Doubled Die Reverse. EF-40. Similar to FS-
008.7 as listed in the Cherrypicker’s Guide, how¬
ever, not the same variety. This variety has minor
doubling on letters on the reverse. A heavy die

crack extends from the rim at 6:00 to 8:00, pass¬
ing through the lower left wreath . 425

1872 F-12. Choice olive-brown surfaces . 309

1872 VG-10 (ANACS). A pleasing example with

chestnut brown surfaces . 139

1873 Closed 3. MS-64 RB. Pleasing olive-brown

surfaces with considerable fight orange lustre. A
lovely example that will be a treasure in the
collector’s cabinet . 850

1873 Open 3. MS-65 RB (NGC). Highly attractive

with sharp design elements and outstanding orange
lustre, blended with medium brown and Bint blue
toning. Quality that is sure to please. The reverse has
a prominent “retained cud” at 8:00 . 1,345

A retained cud is similar to a die break, where a piece of the
coinage die actually broke away fi’om the rest of the die. In the
case of a foil die break, this small piece actually fell away fi’om
the die, and the struck coin exhibits a raised blank mass of metal
at this point. A retained cud has this same piece still attached
to the main portion of die die, with the struck coin exhibiring
the design within the otherwise raised mass of metal.

1874 MS-65 RB (NGC) Lustrous and attractive.

A “high end” example of this date . 729

1874 MS-64 RB. A lovely example with sharp de¬
sign features and very fight tan toning over pale
orange lustre . 395

1 874 MS-64 BN (PCGS). A sharply stmek example
with satiny fight brown surfaces and traces of or¬
ange lustre . 350

1874 AU-53. Choice fight brown surfaces. ... 129

1874 AU-50. Pleasing olive-brown . 125

1875 MS-65 RB (PCGS). A splendid specimen

with outstanding orange and brown surfaces, at¬
tractively blended together. Sharply struck and
with considerable aesthetic appeal . 895

1875 MS-63 Pj3 (NGC). A delightful example,
nearly ftill “red” and with few very minor blem¬
ishes . 299

1875 MS-63 RB. Sharply struck with attractive
brown surfaces highlighted by considerable or¬
ange lustre . 295

1875 AU-53. Medium brown surfaces with splashes

of darker toning . 125

1876 MS-65 RB. An amazing gem example with

virtually full orange lustre. In fact, we have seen
many certified as fully Red without as much lus¬
tre. An e.xtremely important opportunity for the
specialist . 1,195

1877 F-15 (ANACS). A splendid example of this

important key date issue with medium brown
surfaces and minor abrasions, consistent with the
grade . 995

1878 MS-65 RB (PCGS). Sharply struck with sat¬

iny surfaces and pale orange lustre. Very nearly full
Red . 895

1878 MS-63 BN (NGC). Sharply struck with ol¬

ive lustre and considerable eye appeal. A scarce
date for your collection . 329

1879 MS-64 RD (PCGS). A delightful example,

sharply struck and with fuU orange lustre. A few
minuscule spots and abrasions keep this from the
gem category . 679

1881 MS-64 PJD (PCGS). A wonderful example
with satiny orange lustre, slightly subdued on the
reverse . 395

1883 MS-65 ILB (NGC). Lilac and blue toning

are present over pale orange lustre. A pleasing
gem . 285

1884 Proof-65 ILB (NGC). An impressive gem Proof

example. The obverse is mostly full orange while the
reverse has deep lilac and teal toning . 479

1884 Proof-64 RB (PCGS). Wisps oflilac and blue
are present over pale orange lustre. An attractive,
reflective Proof . 299

1884 MS-64 RB (NGC). An exceptional example
with wisps of rose and lilac toning over mostly
orange, lustrous surfaces . 239

1 884 MS-64 BN. Choice quality with sharp design

features and glossy dark tan surfaces . 165

1885 MS-64 RD (NGC). Sharply struck and

highly attractive with deep orange lustre. This is
a very elusive issue . 775

1886 Type 11. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Very nearly

gem quality with deep orange satiny lustre ac¬
cented by attractive blue toning. A splendid speci¬
men . 1,195

Important 1888/7 Indian Cent

1888/7 Breen-2012, Snow-1. VF-20 (SEGS).
Medium brown with choice surfaces for the
grade. A few minute abrasions are present. An
extremely important opportunity for the Indian
cent specialist to acquire this variety. This is the
“original” overdate variety discovered by Jim
Ruddy (fonner business partner of Dave Bowers)

in 1970. Since that time, two other overdate va¬
rieties have been identified, each of lesser desir¬
ability and one since discounted as a recut date.
This first overdate variety is generally found in
very low grades with any example grading Fine or
better a major rarity . 9,750

Rare 1888/7 Indian Cent
1888/7 Breen-2012, Snow-1. G-4 (ANACS). A
desirable example of the variety with choice
brown surfaces. Finer than most at this grade level.
This is the first overdate variety and a rarity in any
grade . 1,895

Stunning Gem Proof 1889 Indian Cent
1889 Proof-65 RD (NGC). A spectacular gem
Proof example with fully brilliant orange lustre
and considerable cameo contrast. Just a trace of
lilac toning is present on the obverse. This ex¬
ample is among the most desirable, most aestheti¬
cally pleasing Indian cents imaginable . 1,995

1892 Proof-64 RB (NGC). An attractive Proof
with deep orange lustre and pale blue toning.
265

1892 AU-58. Lustrous medium brown with faint

iridescent toning . 29

1899 MS-64 RJ3. An outstanding example, mostly

brilhant with fight brown toning . 89

1899 MS-64 BN. Lustrous brown with splashes of

orange . 65

1899 MS-63 RB. Light brown with considerable

orange lustre . 65

1899 MS-63 BN. Lovely olive-brown . 55

1902 MS-64 BD. FuUy brilliant with outstanding
orange lustre . 150

1904 MS-66 RB (NGC). An intriguing example

with the obverse exhibiting full orange lustre and
just a trace of peripheral rose toning. The reverse
has intermingled deep orange, sea-green, lilac,
and iridescent toning . 495

1905 MS-66 RB (NGC). Highly attractive with

virtually full orange lustre. In fact, we cannot find
the “brown” mentioned by the certification ser¬
vice . 379

1908 MS-66 RD (NGC). Highly lustrous with full
orange surfaces . 675

1908 AU-50. Lustrous chocolate brown with hints

of faded orange . 19

1908-S MS-64 RD (PCGS). A wonderful choice
Mint State example of this popular issue, exhib¬
iting pale orange lustre. Just a trace of faint brown
toning is noted, however, this easily qualifies as
full “Red.” First branch mint small cent issue of
the United States . 795

1908- S MS-64 RB (NGC). Better described as mint

orange with some hints of fight woodgrain toning.
A splendid 1908-S. Exceptional quality! . 495

1909 Indian. MS-63 RB. Brilliant orange lustre

with just a trace of fight brown toning. Minor
abrasions and tiny spots are noted . 49

1909- S Indian. VF-25. Choice olive-brown sur¬
faces . 475

Lincoln Cents

1909-S V.D.B.AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous olive-
brown surfaces. A highly desirable example. 795

1911 Proof-63 RD (PCGS). Satiny fight orange
with extremely sharp design features. A few faint
hairlines are visible. The surfaces are nearer to
reflective than matte . 425

Gem Matte Proof 1913 Cent

1913 Proofi-65 RD (PCGS). An outstanding gem
with deep orange matte lustre, just beginning to
mellow on the obverse. The reverse remains fully
brilliant . 1,495

1914-D VF-30. Choice medium brown surfaces. A
wonderful example of this key date issue. ... 295

1921-S MS-65 RB (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with an extremely sharp strike and highly
unusual as such. Light brown with substantial pale
orange lustre. This is a very scarce issue in gem
quality, and almost never seen with fuU “red” lus¬
tre . 995

1931-S EF-40. Olive-brown and tan surfaces. . 59

1 934 MS-67 RD (PCGS). An outstanding example,

sharply struck, and with brilliant orange lustre.
Among die very finest known with just two finer
MS-68 examples certified by PCGS . 235

1 935 MS-67 RD (PCGS). Highly lustrous with ffiUy
brilliant orange lustre. A great place to start your
collection. Tied for finest certified by PCGS. 125

1 936 MS-66 RD (PCGS) . Sharply struck with bril¬
liant fight orange lustre . 39

1936 Proof-64 RD (PCGS) A beautiful coin with

mirrorlike fields. First of the modern issues of
Proof cents, and the year with the lowest mint¬
age . 495

1936-D MS-67 RD (PCGS). Frosty orange lustre
with exceptional aesthetic appeal. Just 49 certified
at this grade level with none finer . 125

1937 Proof-66 RD (NGC). Brilliant and beauti-

fbl . 385

1940 Proof-66 RD (NGC). Brilliant and beauti¬
ful . 229

1940 Proof-65 RD (PCGS). Bright orange Proof

surfaces. A lovely gem example . 99

#940 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
outstanding orange surfaces . 32

1941 MS-67 RD (PCGS). A brilliant orange gem. 89

1941-D MS-67 RD (PCGS). An amazing gem ex¬
ample tied for finest certified by PCGS . 115

1943 Steel. MS-66 (PCGS). A gem example with
fully brilhant fight gray lustre . 35

The Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002

1943-D Steel. MS-68 (PCGS). This is an abso¬
lutely incredible example, tied for finest certified
by PCGS. Fully brilhant with outstanding fight
gray lustre, and also sharply struck. Satiny and
slightly prooffike with numerous microscopic

raised die fines creating this appearance . 795

1943-D Steel. MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous steel gray

surfacb°. . 39

191b-S MS-67 RD (PCGS). Highly lustrous and

extremely attractive . 99

1946-D MS-67 RD (PCGS). Sharply struck with

satiny orange lustre . 79

1952-S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Highly attractive with

deep orange lustre . 59

1964 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Virtual per¬
fection. This extraordinary Proof example has
deeply reflective orange fields with highly lustrous

devices . 350

1967 Special Mint Set specimen. MS-67 RD (PCGS).

Fully btilfiant with satiny orange lustre . 49

1970-D MS-66 RD (PCGS). A lovely gem with

brilhant orange lustre . 69

1974 MS-66 RD (PCGS). An impressive gem,

sharply stmck and fully lustrous . 69

1974-D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Exceptional orange

lustre . 69

1976 MS-66 RD (PCGS). An attractive example

with brilliant orange lustre . 69

1995 Doubled Die obverse. MS-68 RD (PCGS).
Superb quality with exceptional fight orange lustre.

This is virtually the finest quality available . 209

This 1995 Doubled Die issue has extensive doubling
visible on the obverse, however, this doubling is not as
dramatic as that found on the more famous 1955 Doubled
Die variety. The most easily viewed areas of doubling
include the letters ofLIBERTY and IN GOD. The initials
VDB on Lincoln’s bust truncation are also doubled, al¬
though these letters are so small to begin with that the
doubling is hard to pickup.

1995 Doubled Die obverse. MS-67 RD (PCGS).

Sharply struck with deep orange lustre . 139

1995 Doubled Die obverse. MS-66 RD (NGC). An
attractive example with pinkish orange lustre. 79

1996 Mint error. Die cap. MS-65 RD . 279

1996 Mint error. Counter brockage. MS-65 RD. 99

TWO-CENT PIECES

Two Cent piece references:

Walter BreetCs Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. Yes, this book has a section on two-cent
pieces, although you will buy your copy for this plus all else
it contains. 754 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No.
BBR-764. List $135, before your discount.

Longacre*s Two-Cent Piece: 1864 Attribution Guide. By
Frank Leone. Every idiosyncrasy of the 1864 two-cent piece
has been studied by this well-known author. Offers hours of
enjoymentattributingyourcollection. 248 pages. Spiral bound.
Stock No. BLE-440. List $24.95, before your discount.

1864 Large Motto. MS-64 RB (PCGS). This
choice Mint State example has frosty orange lus¬
tre blended with fight brown toning. A delight¬
ful choice for the date or type collector . 229

1871 MS-65 RB (PCGS). An outstanding gem
example with superb pale orange lustre. In fact,
this has nearly fuU orange lustre with just a trace
of brown toning. A scarce date seldom encoun¬
tered in gem quality . 775

1871 MS-65 BN (NGC). A splendid gem example
with deep brown surfaces and traces of original
lustre . 695

Choice Proof 1873 Two-Cent Piece
Closed 3 Date Logotype
A Proof-Only Issue

1873 Closed 3. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). An im¬
pressive gem Proof with reflective dark brown
surfaces. An important opportunity for the aes-
thericaUy minded specialist . 1,695

NICKEL THREE-CENT
PIECES

Three-cent nickel references:

Walter Breen^s Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. Yes, Virginia, there is a section on nickel
three-cent pieces, tucked among 754 pages in this must-half
volume. Illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List
$135, before your discount.

United States Three-Cent and Five-Cent Pieces: An
Action Guide for the Collector and Investor. By Q. David
Bowers. An inside view of these series. 168 pages, illus¬
trated. Softbound. Stock No. BBM-303. List $9.95, before
your discount.

The Authoritative Reference on Three-Cent Nickels. By
Kevin Flynn and Edward Fletcher. The only reference avail¬
able dealing solely with thisl9‘^'centurydenomination.Ifyou
have even one nickel three-cent piece, this book will aid in
your appreciation of it, 160 pages, illustrated. Spiral bound.
Stock No. BFL-.300. List $37.95, before your discount.

1865 MS-65 (NGC). An outstanding gem, fully
brilliant and sharply struck. A lovely specimen of
the first year of issue for this denomination. Heavy
obverse and reverse clash marks are especially in¬

teresting to view under magnification — a little
bonus for no extra cost! . 895

1866 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous surfaces with deli¬
cate golden toning. A truly choice specimen of the
second year of the nickel three-cent denomina¬
tion . 295

1866 MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attractive with faint
iridescent toning over fully lustrous surfaces. 159

1870 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example that appears

to be quite conservatively graded. In a first-gen¬
eration PCGS holder . 239

1871 Proof-64 (PCGS). Satiny fight gray surfaces

with hints of champagne toning on the reverse. A
delightful example with moderately reflective
Proof surfaces . 495

1872 MS-64 (PCGS). Very light gold toning over

lustrous gray surfaces. A wonderful quality ex¬
ample. Sharply stmck . 285

Choice Proof 1877 Three-Cent Piece

1877 Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with

reflective pale gold surfaces and slight cameo con¬
trast. This is a Proof-only issue and always in de¬
mand . 1,795

1878 Proof-66 (NGC). A splendid gem example

of this Proof-only issue with very fight champagne
toning over satiny gray surfaces. Moderate cameo
contrast adds to the aesthetic appeal of this ex¬
ample . 1,095

1881 Proof-66 (PCGS). This is an exceptional gem
Proof example with reflective fight gray fields and
lustrous devices. This qualifies fully as a Cameo,
although not designated as such . 995

1883 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). A wonderful gem
Proof with full cameo contrast. Reflective fields
and lustrous devices are accented by fight gold ton¬
ing. A highly desirable low-mintage issue. ... 795

1 885 Proof-64 (PCGS). A delightful Proof example
with reflective pale gray surfaces and fight cameo
contrast. Sure to please . 445

1889 MS-63 (NGC). Sharply stmck and with firosty
gray lustre accented by wisps of amber toning. A
pleasing example of the final year of issue for this
denomination . 465

SILVER THREE-CENT
PIECES

Three-cent silver references:

Walter Breen*s Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. Copies of tliis reference may be found on every
numismatist’s desk here in our offices (or, if the desk is
especially cluttered, then on the floor!). An indispensable
work. 754 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-
764. List $135, before your discount.

1850 Cap and Rays Pattern
Three-Cent Piece

1850 Cap and Rays. Pollock-147, Judd-125.
Rarity-4. Proof-62 (PCGS). A delightful pattern
with reflective pale gray surfaces and hints ofirides-
cent toning. With the appeal of a higher numeric
grade, although with faint hairlines only visible
under close semtiny. A popular design, closely
copied from Christian Gobrecht’s 1836 pattern
gold dollar design, a concept borrowed from the

Cap and Rays coinage of Mexico . 1 ,895

1852 MS-63 (NGC). An outstanding example of
the fint design type, with fully lustrous silver sur¬
faces . 319

1854 AU-55 (PCGS, Benson Collection). Brilhant
silver fields with splashes of gold and iridescence
at the borders. An attractive specimen of the first
year of the highly desired Type II motif .... 369
1858 MS-63 (NGC). A splendid specimen with
frosty white lustre. This is the scarce “Type H”
design . 769

1870 AU-58 (NGC). Satiny lustre is subdued by
deep grayish brown and iridescent toning. . 775

1871 AU-55 (PCGS). Light gray surfaces with con¬
siderable lustre and wisps of iridescent toning.

Slightly reflective fields are mostly visible around
devices . 595

NICKEL FIVE-CENT
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Shield Nickels

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unattributed at conventions, in collections, and even in
your pocket change! This fourth edition has been separated
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$34.95, before your discount.

Gem Proof 1866 With Rays Nickel

1866 With Rays. Proof-65 (PCGS). A splendid
specimen of this issue, for which we estimate that
fewer than 500 were struck (some estimate the
mintage as only about 125!). A highly important
coin, representing as it does the first year of issue,
one ofjust two years with the rays feature on the
reverse, and, at the same time, a notable rarity in
Proof format . 3,995

1866 MS-64 (NGC). Brilhant and lustrous. An at¬
tractive specimen of this “must have” date, one
that will neatly answer the call for this space in
your type set . 785

On the obverse and reverse are several interesting die
cracks. We strongly recommend that you lay in a supply of
the popular “Eagle" albums we offer (at discount prices).
Each album page holds nine PCGS, NGC, or similar certi¬
fied coins. You can watch your collection as it grows, and
easily examine die characteristics such as the cracks just
mentioned.

1866 With B.ays. VF-35. A pleasing fight gray ex¬
ample for your type collection . 69

1871 Proof-64 (PCGS). Highly attractive with re¬
flective gray fields and slight cameo contrast. 499

1871 Proof-63 (PCGS, Benson Collection) A
lovely specimen of this scarce Proof issue. .. 425

1871 MS-63 (PCGS). An extremely important op¬

portunity for the specialist. In fact, this is the sec¬
ond rarest date among all circulation strike issues.
Only 1 880 is more elusive. A choice example with
frosty lustre and pale gold toning . 595

Gem Proof 1872 Nickel

1872 Proof-66 (PCGS). An outstanding gem

Proof with reflective fields and lustrous devices.
Light gold toning adds to the aesthetic appeal of
this cameo example . 1,475

1873 Closed 3. Proof-64 (PCGS). A lovely example

with fight gold toning over reflective gray Proof
surfaces . 395

1874 Doubled Date. MS-64 (PCGS). This attrac¬

tive example has frosty light gray lustre with a
whisper of champagne toning. Sharply doubled
date. Similar to FS-010.7, however, with a slightly
different date position . 575

1875 MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attractive with lus¬

trous fight gray surfaces and very fight champagne
toning. This is a scarce issue in circulation strike
format . 369

Wonderful War Nickels!

The 1 1 coins making up the partially silver set minted
from 1942 through 1945 are recognized as the most popu¬
lar and attractive coins within the Jefferson nickel series.
To attempt to build this set, one coin at a time in Gem
Uncirculated condition might take months. If you take
advantage of this special offer, a complete set of War Nick¬
els, with each coin housed in a PCGS holder and graded
MS-66, can be delivered to your home or office within
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Here’s the Deal:

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The Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002

Coin Quiz

This coin quiz comes to us from 1 2 year old Nicole Caltabellotta, a young ANA member
and coin collector who was recently invited to submit a quiz for publication for her
contributions to ANA’s Your Newsletter, a weekly email from ANA’s Education Depart¬
ment. Those interested in subscribing can email yournewsletter@money.org. Thanks for
the quiz Nicole!

1. During what three year period of
U.S. History were no mint marks used,
even on branch mint coins?

a) 1921 to 1923

b) 1942 to 1944

c) 1950 to 1952

d) 1965 to 1967

2. Breathing directly on Proof Coins
can result in what?

a) Carbon spotting

b) Artificial toning

c) Portrait fading

d) Pitting

3. Finish this very special and impor¬

tant quote by Aaron Feldman, “Buy the
book _

4. The six pence of Elizabeth I,
Queen of England in 1558, shows a side
view of her face, and the writing gives a
list of her royal names-ELIZAB DG ANG
FR HIB R which is short for Elizabeth Dei
Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae
Regina, this is Latin, but in English it
means what?

a) Elizabeth Queen of England, pro¬
tect your people

b) Elizabeth, by the grace of God, of
England, France and Ireland Queen

c) Elizabeth, you are our Queen, we
all respect you

d) Elizabeth, Queen of England, Scot¬
land, France, Ireland, Our Queen

5. The motto E-PLURIBUSUNUM was
first used on United States federal coinage
in what year?

a) 1792

b) 1796

c) 1798

d) 1834

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1 87 6 MS-63 (PCGS) . A satiny gray example of choice
quality. Popular Centennial year issue . 329

1880 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). A stunning gem

Proof with deeply reflective fields and lustrous
devices. Attractive tight gold toning. Proof Shield
nickels of this era often have satiny and lustrous
surfaces with little reflective quality. This example
is a pleasant exception and actually looks tike a
Proof. . 995

1881 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). Sharply defined

with light cameo contrast. Hints of champagne ton¬
ing add to the aesthetic appeal of this gem . 795

1881 MS-63 (PCGS). A wonderful choice Mint
State example with frosty light gray lustre. Shield
nickels of the late 1870’s and early 1880’s are of¬
ten difficult to attribute, with Proofs and circula¬
tion strikes often looking quite similar. This
example is unquestionably a circulation strike,
and quite rare as such . 795

1881 VF-25 (PCGS). Natural tight gray surfaces. A
planchet lamination at left obverse resembles a
retained cud. Interesting . 379

1881 F-15. Pleasing tight gray surfaces . 299

1882 Proof-66 (PCGS). A sharply struck gem

Proof example with satiny tight gray lustre. Aes¬
thetically desirable with a trace of rose toning on
the reverse . 925

1882 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). This wonderful
gem Proof example has deeply reflective mirrored
fields and highly lustrous devices with subliminal
gold toning . 595

1882 MS-66 (PCGS). Very sharply struck with
exceptional frosty gray lustre . 1 , 1 95

1882 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with frosty

gray surfaces . 329

Liberty Head Nickels

1883 No CENTS. MS-66 (PCGS). Outstanding
quality with sharp design features and exceptional
satiny lustre. Just a trace of pale gold toning is
present. A common issue in a decidedly uncom¬
mon grade. In fact, only six submissions have re¬
ceived a higher MS-67 grade from PCGS. . 865

1885 G-5. Pleasing tight gray with choice surfaces
for the grade . 345

1 885 AG-3. An affordable example of this key date

issue . 239

1886 AU-58. Lustrous light gray surfaces. A scarce
and popular issue, second only to the 1 885 in rarity
among 19th-centuty Liberty Head nickels. ... 629

1 886 AU-53. Attractive pale gray with considerable

lustre . 485

1887 Proof-63. A pleasing Proof example with mir¬

rored fields and light cameo contrast. Light irides¬
cent toning adds to the aesthetic appeal . 199

1887 AU-55. Considerable lustre with attractive

gold toning. Quite sharply struck; far above av¬
erage . 95

1888 AU-55. An outstanding example with virtu¬

ally complete lustre and attractive pale gold ton¬
ing . 159

1889 MS-66 (NGC). A stunning gem with frosty

“white” lustre (actually very tight gray), and sharp
des^ features. Very tightly toned along the obverse
border and on the reverse. Not a rare date, however,
almost never seen in gem condition . 1,195

1894 MS-65 (NGC). A very scarce date with sharp
design elements and outstanding eye appeal. Full

frosty lustre with tight gray surfaces. Slight weak¬
ness is visible only at lower left portion of the
wreath. Otherwise, all design elements are boldly
defined . 975

1895 Proof-65 (NGC). This lovely gem Proof has
deeply mirrored fields and tightly frosted devices,
a pleasing cameo. Sharply struck as nearly aU Proofs
are, with very faint champagne totting . 665

1898 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous nickel gray surfaces
with hints of amber toning . 139

1900 MS-64 (PCGS). Virtually gem quality with ex¬
ceptional light gold toiting over frosty lustre. .219

1901 Proof-66 (PCGS). A stunning quality speci¬

men. In our opinion, Proofs of the early 20th cen¬
tury are very underpriced, especially at the gem
level . 929

1902 Proof-64 (NGC). An exceptionally attractive

example with amber, rose, and iridescent totting
over deeply mirrored surfaces . 285

1905 MS-64. Sharply struck with frosty lustre and

very tight champagne toning . 219

1906 MS-64 (PCGS). Choice quality with lustrous

medium gray surfaces and subliminal iridescent
toning . 209

1907 Proof-62 (PCGS). A lovely tight gray Proof

with faint cameo contrast. In a first generation
PCGS holder . 139

1912- S MS-63 (PCGS, Benson Collection). Lus¬

trous surfaces with tight golden toning. A few
flecks here at there. Always desirable and in de¬
mand as the lowest mintage issue 1883-1912 and
as the only San Francisco Mint variety of the de¬
sign . . . 1,345

Buffalo Nickels

1913 Buffalo. Type 1. MS-66 (PCGS). A superb
gem example with satiny tight gray lustre and
whispers of attractive iridescent toning. First year
ofissue for the design, and a single-year type coin,
the ground beneath the Buffalo later being modi¬
fied to appear as an open plane, rather than a
mound . 269

1913 Buffalo. Type 1. EF-45. Pleasing tight gray
surfaces . 19

1913- D Buffklo. Type 1. MS-65 (PCGS). A pleas¬

ing gem quality example for your date or type
collection . 289

1913-D Buffalo. Type 1. AU-50. Outstanding qual¬
ity and as sharply struck as we have ever seen! 49

1913-S Bufifalo. Type I. MS-65 (PCGS). A gem
quality example with tight gold toning on the
obverse, pale blue on the reverse . 695

1913-S Type II. MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous and
beautiful. A splendid specimen of one of the keys
to the series. You’ll love the quality! . 1,295

1913 Buf&lo. Type 11. MS-65 (PCGS). Light gold
toning with outstanding aesthetic appeal. Modified
design with the Bufialo standing in a prairie. 365

1913 Buffalo. Type 11. MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lus¬
trous with very tight champagne toning . 109

1913-D Buffalo. Type 11. VF-30. Attractive and
natural medium gray surfaces . 95

1913- S Buffalo. Type 11. MS-62 (ANACS). A

lovely example, highly lustrous and sharply struck
with faint heather toning . 369

1914 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with very
faint champagne toning Slightly soft strike. 145

1914- D MS-63 (NGC). Choice quality with lus¬

trous tight gray surfaces and pale gold toning. The
obverse has several prominent rim breaks. .. 395

1914-D AU-53. Sharply struck. Considerable lus¬
tre remains visible with faint amber toning. The
obverse has a pronounced rim break at 4:00. 225
1 9 1 4-D VF-30. Light gray with amber toning. 99
1914-D F-15. Pleasing medium gray surfaces. . 79
1914-S MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with

delightful iridescent toning . 459

1914-S MS-63 (PCGS). FuUy brilliant with satiny
lustre . 459

1914- S VF-30. An attractive example with medium

gray surfaces . 35

Gem Proof 1915 Nickel
1915 Proof-66 (PCGS). This is a splendid Matte Proof
with fully brilliant and satiny grayish white lustre, and
extremely sharp design defimtion. An outstanding
example that is among the finest we have handled in
recent times. Certain to please the connoisseur. Very
few high quality Matte Proof nickels survive today,
especially from the later issues (1915 and 191 6), with
their very low mintages. Just 1 ,050 Proof examples
of this issue were coined . 2,195

1915 AU-50. Sharply struck with light gray surfaces

and wisps of iridescent toning . 35

1915- D MS-62 (NGC). Satiny gray lustre with very

tight champagne toning. Average strike for this
issue . 289

1915- D EF-40. Attractive tight gray . 85

1916 EF-45. Sharply struck with traces oflustre. 12

1916- D MS-64 (PCGS). Highly attractive with

briUiant satin lustre and hints oflight gold toning.
Quite sharply struck with weakness only at top of
the buffalo’s front leg . 469

1916-D MS-63 (PCGS). A lustrous example with
deep gold and iridescent toning on the obverse,

much tighter gold on the reverse . 295

1916-D MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous with tight gold
toning over nickel gray surfaces. Average strike for
this issue . 295

1916- D VF-30. Pleasing tight gray surfaces . 35

1917 MS-64 (NGC). FuUy brilliant with bright gray

lustre. Somewhat softly struck at the centers of
obverse and reverse . 139

1917 EF-45. Sharply struck with some remaining

lustre . 19

1917- D MS-64 (PCGS). Some central weakness is

noted. This lustrous example possesses consider¬
able aesthetic appeal. Mostly brilliant with traces
of champagne toning . 1 ,095

Choice Mint State 1917-S Nickel

1917-S MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding example
of this rare issue with fully brilliant satin lustre and
hints of very light gold toning. Sharply struck,
especially for this western issue. An important
opportunity for the advanced collector. .. 1,995

1917- S VF-30. Medium gray with tight amber ton¬
ing . 69

Gem Mint State 1918 Nickel

1918 MS-65 (PCGS). This gorgeous gem example

is truly a coin for the connoisseur. FuUy brilliant
with frosty lustre and very faint champagne ton¬
ing . 1,595

1918 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with satiny
surfaces and tight gold toning . 519

1918 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous. If you

have been seeking a very high quality specimen,
this is it! . 575

1918- D EF-40. Pleasing medium gray . 189

1919 EF-45. Choice for the grade . 19

1919- D EF-40. A lovely example of this scarce date

with natural medium gray surfaces . 209

1919-S MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with fully briUiant satiny lustre. Above average
strike for this issue . 1,395

1919- S VF-30. An important opportunity for the

coUector. This lovely example has pleasing tight
gray surfaces . 99

1920 MS-65 (PCGS). This is a spectacular gem

with fuUy briUiant nickel gray lustre. Very sharply
struck . 675

1920 MS-64 (NGC). FuUy briUiant and lustrous
with light champagne and iridescent toning. 245

1920 EF-40. An attractive tight gray example. . 12

1920- S MS-62 (NGC). Lustrous light gray with

splashes of heather toning. Very sharp obverse
with above average revene detaUs . 950

1921 EF-45. FuUy AU with tight gray surfaces and

a few tiny reverse rim nicks . 45

1921- S EF-40 (PCGS). A very scarce issue, this

example with pleasing light gray obverse. The
reverse has medium gold toning. A few insignifi¬
cant blemishes are noted . 895

1923 MS-66 (PCGS). This is a stunning gem ex¬
ample with briUiant nickel gray lustre and splashes
of faint champagne toning. Just four finer MS-67

examples have been certified . 1,195

1923 EF-40. Lovely tight gray surfaces . 10

1923-S MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
lovely gold toning. TypicaUy weak at the center
of both obverse and reverse . 795

1923- S EF-40. Medium gray with hints of irides¬

cent toning. An important example that can be
difficult to locate . 265

1924- D VF-35. Attractive medium gray with

tighter highlights . 139

1924-D VF-30. A pleasing tight gray example. 99
1924-D VF-25. Medium gray with splashes of ol¬
ive and darker gray . 85

1925 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and with
briUiant light gray lustre. An extremely pleasing
gem . 595

1925 EF-40. Light gray wdth a hint of olive ton¬
ing . 12

1925- D MS-64 (PCGS). A choice, satiny example

with light gold toning. Excellent aesthetic appeal
is a great “plus” for this specimen . 1 , 175

1926 MS-66 (PCGS). This gem has exceptional

aesthetic appeal with highly lustrous surfaces and
very faint heather toning . 395

1926 MS-65 (PCGS) BriUiant and lustrous ... 199

1926 EF-40. Attractive light gray surfaces . 12

1926- S EF-45 (PCGS). This is a splendid example

for the grade with desirable tight gray surfaces. A
few very minor abrasions are typical for the grade.
Exceptional quality representing a most important
opportunity for the coUector . 1 ,095

1926-S F-12. Pleasing tight gray surfaces . 45

1927 MS-65 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with out¬
standing gold toning on both obverse and reverse.
295

1927 EF-40. Light gray with a splash of rose ton¬
ing . 12

1928 AU-50. Light gray with satiny lustre and mi¬
nor abrasions . 22

1928-S MS-62 (PCGS). Satiny lustre with irides¬

cent toning. An exceptional example, virtuaUy
choice quality, and at a significantly lower price
than specimens graded just one point finer. 395

1928- S EF-40. Desirable quality with attractive

nickel gray surfaces . 25

1929 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with pale

blue surfaces. Weak at center of obverse and re¬
verse . 109

1929 AU-50. Attractive and nearly fully lustrous.
Fine die tines at left obverse appear very similar to
tight cleaning lines . 19

1929- D EF-45. A lovely example with traces of

lustre and delightful champagne toning . 35

1929-S MS-65 (PCGS). This is a sensational gem
example with fully briUiant satiny lustre. Surpris¬
ingly difficult to locate in high-grade . 419

1929-S MS-64 (PCGS). A choice example with
tight gray lustre and faint gold toning . 179

1929- S EF-40. Pleasing tight gray surfaces . 12

1930- S EF-40. Very dark gray surfaces . 12

1931- S MS-66 (PCGS). Higlily lustrous tight gray
with considerable gold splashed on. Tied with a
number of others for finest certified by PCGS. 975

1931-S EF-40. Lovely medium gray with attractive

amber toning . 19

1934 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny
lustre and pale champagne toning . 595

1934 MS-65 (PCGS). A fuUy briUiant example with

frosty pewter gray lustre. Very sharply struck and
with considerable aesthetic appeal . 395

1934- D MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with satiny lustre and light champagne toning.
This issue is one of the key dates among gem qual¬
ity Buffalo nickels from 1934 to 1938 . 895

1935 MS-66 (PCGS). This wonderful gem has fiiUy

briUiant, satiny lustre . 239

1935 AU-55 . 12

1935- S MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding gem with

superb tight gray lustre. Quite sharply struck for
the issue . 439

1936 Type II. Proof-65 (PCGS). An absolutely

lovely briUiant Proof example with hints of
champagne toning over tight gray mirrored sur¬
faces . 1,595

1936 Type II. Proof-64 (PCGS). This is a splen¬
did example with tight gray mirrored surfaces. A
nice potential addition to your date or type col¬
lection . 1,150

1 936 MS-66 (PCGS). A gorgeous gem with tight gray
lustre and splashes of pale heather toning . 109

1936 AU-58. BriUiant surfaces with virtuaUy com¬
plete lustre . 12

1 936- D MS-66 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant and lustrous

with sharp design features and attractive tight gold
toning . 199

1936-D AU-55. Lustrous and attractive . 12

1936-S MS-66 (PCGS). A splendid gem with sharp
design features and bright gray lustre . 199

1936- S AU-55. FuUy lustrous with tight gold ton¬
ing . 12

1 937 MS-66 (NGC). Highly lustrous with briUiant
tight gray lustre and faint champagne toning. 69

1937 AU-50. A lustrous and attractive specimen. 12

1937- D MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with

frosty surfaces. A wonderful gem example for
your coUection . 119

1937-D 3-Legged. AU-55 (NGC). This is an
exceptional example of this popular and unusual
variety. VirtuaUy fuU lustre is accented by lovely
gold toning . 975

1937- S AU-50. FuUy lustrous wdth wdsps oflight

gold toning . 12

1938- D Buffalo. MS-67 (NGC). Sharply struck

with outstanding light gold toning over frosty
lustre . 239

1938-D Buffalo. MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding
gem example with tight champagne toning over

frosty lustre. Very sharply struck . 59

1938-D Buffalo. MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem
example with sharp design features and frosty
lustre. Light gold toning adds to the aesthetic

appeal . 39

1938-D/D Buffalo. MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous and

briUiant gold toning . 49

1938-D/S Buffalo. MS-66 (PCGS). This superb
gem is sharply struck and has amazing aesthetic
appeal. A very popular and affordable over-mint-
mark variety . 295

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Jefferson Nickels

1 938-D Jefferson. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and
sharply struck with lovely light gold toning. .. 65

1938-S MS-67 (PCGS). This is a liighly attractive
example, representing an extremely important
opportunity for the connoisseur. PCGS has
eraded just 10 examples at this level with none

finer . 995

1938-S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and brilliant
with a hint of lilac toning . 79

1938- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with

light gold toning . 49

1939 MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant example with

frosty lustre . 54

1939- D MS-67 (PCGS). A splendid specimen
with lustrous pale champagne toning and sharp
design features. Very nearly FuU Steps sharpness.
PCGS has graded 34 examples at this numeric
level with none certified as MS-68 or finer. 795

1939-D MS-66 (PCGS). Flighly lustrous with at¬
tractive light gold toning. This date has long been
considered a key to the series . 155

1939- S MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous and frosty with

just a touch of light gold toning . 59

1940 MS-66 FS (PCGS). A wonderful example

with fuUy brilliant nickel gray lustre. Very sharply
struck . 119

1940 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. ... 54

1 940 MS-65 FS (PCGS). Highly lustrous with pale

gray surfaces . 79

1 940- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant, frosty lustre and attractive gold toning. .. 99

1940-D MS-66 (PCGS). A lustrous, attractive ex¬
ample with light gold toning . 59

1940-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lightly toned with
lovely gold lustre . 79

1940- S MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lustrous with a hint of

lilac toning over light gray surfaces . 79

1941 MS-66 FS (PCGS). Frosty and lustrous with

a hint of pale gold toning . 119

1941 MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and very

nearly qualifying as Full Steps . 59

1941 MS-65 FS (PCGS). Outstanding quality with

sharp design features and brilliant lustre . 79

1941 MS-65 (PCGS). A lustrous example with light
gold toning . 36

1941- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sharply struck and

highly lustrous with superb gold toning . 129

1941-D MS-66 (PCGS). Lightly toned with pleas¬
ant gold toning . 59

1941- D MS-65 FS (PCGS). An attractive example

with light toning . 79

1942- D MS-67 FS (PCGS). This is an absolutely
exceptional example with highly lustrous surfaces
and faint champagne toning. Truly a gem for the
connoisseur. This is tied for finest certified by
PCGS with a total of 16 examples graded. 1,095

1 942-D MS-66 FS (PCGS). An outstandii:^ example

with brilliant lustre and light gold toning . 109

1942-D MS-66 (PCGS). Frosty and lustrous with
lovely gold toning . 79

1942- S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and frosty

with attractive silver lustre. This was produced in
the silver wartime composition . 49

The wartime composition was an unusual mixture of
56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.

1943- P MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant and lus-

trous . 169

1943-P MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant example with

satiny silver lustre . 39

1943-P MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 99

1943-D MS-67 FS (PCGS). This is an outstanding
example with brilliant silver lustre and faint am¬
ber toning . 389

1943- S MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 169

1944- P MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 159

1945- P MS-66 (PCGS). Bright silver lustre and

sharp design features . 89

1945-S MS-67 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with fully brilliant lustre . 99

1945- S MS-66 (PCGS). This attractive example has

frosty silver lustre . 45

1946- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). A pleasing example

with sharp design features and faint gold toning
over frosty lustre . 99

1948-S MS-66 (PCGS). A wonderful gem example

with pleasing nickel gray lustre . 99

1951-S MS-65 FS (PCGS). This is an extremely
important opportunity for the specialist. This date
is seldom found sharply struck. Pleasing nickel

gray lustre with satiny surfaces . 395

1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). An outstanding superb
gem example with deeply mirrored fields and

considerable aesthetic appeal . 129

1954 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). A delightful cameo
Proof with considerable contrast between fields
and devices . 279

1954 Proof-67 (PCGS). A lovely Proof example. 39

1955 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). This is an excep¬

tional example with vivid cameo contrast. An
important opportunity for the speciahst . 495

1 955 Proof-68 (PCGS). Deeply mirrored with dark

gray Proof surfaces . 115

1956 Proof-67 (PCGS). Attractive with deep mir¬
rored fields . 39

1958-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lustrous satiny surfaces
with hints of pale gold toning . 79

1959 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Nice cameo con¬
trast with deep mirrored fields . 445

1961 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This is an
absolutely spectacular gem Proof with deeply
mirrored fields and highly lustrous light gray de¬
vices . 675

1963 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). A splendid

gem Proof, deeply mirrored with excellent cameo
contrast . 199

1964 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An abso¬

lutely stunning gem Proof example, among the
finest perceivable quality . 249

1968-S Proof-68 Deep cameo. (PCGS). An aes¬
thetically pleasing example for your date or type
collection . 69

1982 MS-65 FS. (PCGS). Light gold toning with
frosty lustre . 49

Half Dime references:

Walter Breen*s Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. The master source, the fountainhead ofinfor-
mation gathered over a long period of years by one of
America’s most highly acclaimed numismatic references.
Copies of this reference maybe found on every numismatist’s
desk here in our offices. An indispensable work. 754 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135,
before your discount.

Federal Half Dimes 1792-1837. By Russell J. Logan and
John W. McCloskey. A first-class reference by two of numis¬
matics’ most accomplished authors. Packed vsith great read¬
ing on this obscure but fiiscinating series, not rehashes of
“population reports,” but solid, useful information that will
appeal to anyone with a sense of numismatic tradition, his¬
tory, art, and technicalities. 293 pages, illustrated. Hardbound.
Stock No. BILL-100. List $75, before your discount.

The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dimes. By Al
Blythe. Everything the interested collector needs to know
about Liberty Seated half dimes, including infonnation
about die varieties. 168 pages, illustrated. Softbound. Stock
No. BBL-105. List S29.95, before your discount.

Half Dimes

Impressive 1795 Half Dime
Logan-McCloskey-1, Rarity-6
1795 Logan-McCloskey-1, Valentine-1. Rar¬
ity-6. AU-55 (PCGS). This exceptional example
has light heather at central obverse surrounded by
deeper blue and iridescent toning. The reverse is
similar but somewhat lighter in overall appear¬
ance. A few minor surface marks are visible, as
expected for the grade. Considerable lustre re¬
mains as well. Slightly weak at central obverse and
reverse with all other design elements boldly de¬
fined. The presently offered example is extremely
important to the specialist, being one of the fin¬
est quality examples from a total population ofless
than 30 coins, as defined by the Rarity-6 rating.
Russell Logan and John McCloskey, authors of
Federal Half Dimes, note that a choice Uncircu¬
lated example was sold at auction in October
1991. That coin is probably finest known with
this example offered by us today likely among the
top three or four known for the variety. .. 5,250

Lx>vely 1795 Half Dime
Perfect for the Type Collector
1795 LM-10, V-4. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS). A
lustrous and attractive example of the design type
with very light steel gray surfaces. As with most
known examples of this design type, some central
weakness is noted. Most other design feamres are
quite boldly defined, except as discussed below. A
few minor surface imperfections are noted. The
obverse has light peripheral adjustment marks weak¬
ening details at 10:00, including stars 4 through 8.
Weakness is also noted at the very bottom of the
reverse, below the ribbon bow and exactly opposite
the obverse adjustment marks. The careful reader
will immediately surmise that this example was
struck with a rotated reverse die, otherwise the rib¬
bon bow at bottom of the reverse would acmally be
opposite the very top of the obverse, in the normal
180° coinage die alignment. A relatively conunon
die marriage, this is an outstanding choice for the
date or type collector. The specialist will be inter¬
ested in learning that this is a late die state example

widi an obverse rim break over RTY . 4,295

1830 LM-4, V-3. MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck
with brilliant silvery white lustre and a whisper of
light gold toning. This is a wonderful candidate

for your date or type collection . 695

1835 Small Date, Small 5C. LM-10, V-7. AU-55
(PCGS). A pleasing example with very light am¬
ber toning over silvery white lustre . 259

Outstanding Gem 1837 No Stars
Half Dime

1837 Liberty Seated, No Stars. Small Date. MS-

65 (NGC). A spectacular gem example with pale
ivory lustre and extremely sharp design features.
This is an important major design type with Lib¬
erty in a plain field, perhaps exactly as designer
Christian Gobrecht had intended. In fact, this is
essentially a miniature version of the designer’s fa¬
mous silver dollar issue of 1836, with very minor
modifications. The Small Date obverse will be of
interest to the specialist. Author Al Blythe, in the
Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dimes, noted
that tliis variety “is readily available but a litde more
difficult to locate than the Large Date” . 2,475

1839 No Drapery. Repunched 39. Valentine-

2. MS-64 (PCGS). A splendid specimen with
brilliant silvery lustre and extremely sharp design
definition. This is an early die state with the
repunching on both 3 and 9 boldly evident. An
important opportunity for the specialist to acquire
a high-quality example of this variety . 695

Gem 1840 No Drapery Half dime

1840 No Drapery. MS-65 (PCGS). Highly attrac¬

tive with outstanding silvery white lustre and e.x-
tremely sharp design definition. This No Drapery
design represents a brief three-year design type
that is quite scarce in gem quality. The central
device is identical to that found on the No Stars
type, with this obverse having the addition of 13
stars, seven to the left and sLx right of Miss Lib¬
ert)'. Tins example is a late die state of the Valen-
tine-2 variety with a heavy bisecting obverse die
crack from 12:00 through Liberty and the date to
the border at 6:00. Other minor obverse die
cracks are also visible . 2,250

1 840 With Drapery. MS-60 (PCGS). FuUy brilliant
with satiny silver lustre and very sharp design fea¬
tures. This is a scarce issue with just 25 Mint State
examples certified by PCGS . 439

1849 MS-64 (PCGS). A scarce date that is seldom

located in choice or gem quality. This example
has soft frosty lustre beneath deep golden brown
and iridescent toning. The date is probably recut,
however, the individual numerals are quite heavy
with identification of any recutting virtually im¬
possible. Die defects appear on the top surface of
digits 4 and 9 . 995

1850 MS-63 (NGC). A pleasing example with fuUy
brilliant obverse and light amber reverse. ... 359

1851 MS-62 (PCGS). This is a lovely example with

brilliant ivory lustre and sharp design features. The
date has digits 1 85 rather high in the field with the
final 1 positioned lower . 185

Gem Proof 1856 Half Dime
1856 Proof-65 (NGC). This is a stunning gem
Proof example with deeply mirrored fields and
light cameo contrast. Splashes of deep golden
brown and iridescent toning are present, prima¬
rily along the borders. An extremely important
opportunity for the type collector. AH Proof coins
struck prior to 1858 are elusive, having been
minted in very limited quantities. Nonnal date
logotype with minor die chipping within the fi¬
nal digit . 12,875

1858 over Inverted Date. VF-25. A pleasing ex¬
ample of this popular variety with grayish brown
surfaces and light silvery gray on the devices. The
date was first completely entered in the die in¬
verted, then corrected by overpunching . 145

1863 VF-20. Light gray with pale iridescent ton¬
ing. Repunched 18 as are aU 1863 half dimes,
circulation issue and Proof. This is a quick attri¬
bution point to make certain an 1863 dime was
struck in Philadelphia, and not San Francisco.
Some of the latter coins have extremely weak
mintmarks that are often easy to overlook. Just
18,000 circulation strikes and 460 Proofs were

minted . 315

1868 MS-63 (NGC). This is an outstanding ex¬
ample with absolutely brilliant white lustre. The
fields are slightly reflective with highly lustrous
devices, creating an attractive cameo appearance.
This is a scarce date that is usually encountered in

lower grades . 875

1871 VF-20. Dark olive and golden brown ton¬
ing . 16

1871-S MS-62 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
light iridescent toning over satiny lustre. An im¬
portant opportunity for the specialist. An elusive
issue in Mint State . 269

Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. The master source, the fountainhead of infor¬
mation gathered over a long period of years by one of
America’s most highly acclaimed numismatic references.
Copies of this reference may be found on every numismatist’s
desk here in our offices. An indispensable work. 754 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135,
before your discount.

The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes. By Brian
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including grading, major variety analysis, history, and scar¬
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The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage. By
David and John Feigenbaum. An in-depth survey of the
Mint State certified coins of all three Barber series; the
dimes, quarters, and half dollars, 1892-1916. 160 pages,
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Early Dimes

Lustrous 1805 Four Berries Dime

1805 Four Berries. John Reich-2. AU-55

(NGC). Medium gray with considerable lustre
remaining, the whole highlighted by attractive
peripheral blue toning. Sharply struck although
with typical weakness at the back of Liberty’s head
and on her drapery, and the opposing points of the
reverse. This is the more plentifiil of two distinc¬
tive die varieties. The other scarcer variety has five
berries in the branch on the reverse. Both varieties
have separate hstings in the Guide Book. . . . 3,395
1814 Small Date. JR-1. Rarity-3. AU-58
(NGC). Light silver lustre is subdued by pale
gray toning. This is an attractive e.xample and
among the finer quality examples of this variety
known. The Small Date variety of 1814 is scarce
with most examples grading not more than Very
Fine . 995

Gem Mint State 1814 Dime
1814 Large Date. JR-2. MS-65 (NGC). This is
an absolutely stunning example with brilliant and
frosty silver lustre. The obverse has moderate rus¬
set and blue toning along the borders, the reverse
similar but much lighter. Weakness is noted on
the eagle’s claws, especially that grasping the
bundle of arrows. This example is probably the
single finest known example of this die marriage,
and among the very finest ofaU 1814 dimes sur¬
viving today . 9,450

1820 STATESOF reverse. JR-1. VF-20. A pleas¬
ing example with a mixture of light and medium
gray . 395

Lovely 1827 JR-6 Dime
1827 JR-6. MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and
highly attractive with deep steel blue and ivory
lustre. The fields are reflective and almost
prooflike in nature. Tliis is not a rare variety, how¬
ever, is seldom found in choice or gem condition.
The present example is almost certainly among

the finest half dozen examples known . 2,295

1830 Medium IOC. JR-6. MS-61 (PCGS). This
is a satiny example, fuUy lustrous with pale gray
surfaces and tinges of iridescent toning. A few
minor surface marks are visible . 695

As a point of clarification, this variety is described by
PCGS as a “Medium IOC” variety, which is equivalent to
the “Large IOC” variety described in the Guide Book.

Attractive 1831 JR-3 Dime
1831 JR-3. MS-64 (PCGS). A splendid specimen
for the date or type collector. This lovely example
has light gold and iridescent toning along the bor¬
ders, deeper on the reverse. Very sharply struck
with all design features on obverse and reverse
boldly defined. Even the eagle’s neck and claws

are completely defined . 2,595

1832 JR-2. AU-58 (PCGS). This is a lovely ex¬
ample with lustrous grayish brown surfaces and
outstanding iridescent toning. A nice example for
the date or type collector . 575

Important 1832 JR-4 Dime
1832 JR-4. Rarity-3. MS-64 (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example for the grade, this with satiny
white lustre and faint Hlac toning along the ob¬
verse border. This example is among the very fin¬
est known for the variety. An important
opportunity for the connoisseur . 2,995

Lustrous 1835 JR-5 Dime
1835 JR-5. MS-63 (PCGS). Tliis is an outstand¬
ing Mint State example with brilhant silver lus¬
tre and very faint peripheral gold toning. The
fields exhibit satiny lustre with frosty devices cre¬
ating a light cameo appearance. Although consid¬
ered a common variety, we cannot imagine many
with more aesthetic appeal . 1,650

Liberty Seated Dimes

1838 Small Stars. AU-55. An attractive example
with lustrous gold surfaces and peripheral blue
toning. This is a scarce variety that is seldom en¬
countered in higher grades . 525

1844 VF-20. Pleasing pewter gray with light am¬
ber toning on the devices. This dime carries the
nickname “Orphan Annie” as popularized by the
late Frank Ross of Kansas City. Author Brian
Greer provides more information in The Complete
Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes . 1 ,095

1851 AU-53 (PCGS). An attractive example with
sharp design features and virtually complete silvery
white lustre. Brian Greer noted that this date is “sur¬
prisingly difficult to locate in XF or better.” .. 175

Gem Proof 1852 Dime

1852 Proof-65 (NGC). This is an amazing gem

Proof example with light ivory lustre splashed
with rose and gold toning. Careful examination
reveals a few faint hairlines, however, these are
strictly consistent with the grade. Walter Breen
estimated that just eight Proofs were known for
this date. Today it is fikely that his estimate re¬
mains accurate . 22,500

1853 Arrows. MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and sharply

struck with soft frosty lustre and considerable aes¬
thetic appeal. A popular issue for type collectors,
representing the first year of issue for this design
modification . 975

1857 MS-61 (PCGS). An impressive Mint State ex¬
ample with fully brilliant lustre and sharp design
features. In a first generation PCGS holder. . 329

The Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002

Desirable 1858-S Dime

1858- S AU-50 (P(Xi.S). This is a dctigluf'ul ex¬

ample with considerable silvers' white lustre.
Urian (ireer noted that this date is almost always
seen with distracting problems. The present ex¬
ample is a nice exception to the rule . 2. 1 50

1859- 0 Large O. MS-64 (PCGS). E.xtremely
sharp with outstanding satin lustre. Tliis is a su¬
perior example for the date with faint champagne
toning. Brian Greer described this as “one of the
toughest ‘common’ dates in the series.” .. 1,195

Rare 1863 Pattern Dime
1863 Postage Currency. Pollock-390, Judd-
325. Rarity-6. Proof-65 (NGC). Silver. Plain
edge. This gem Proofhas exceptional silvery gray
surfaces with iridescent toning. This experimen¬
tal issue was proposed to assist in providing a small
denomination currency during the Civil War.
Most silver and gold coinage was hoarded with
virtually none in circulation . 2,195

Mint State 1870-S Dime
1870-S MS-61 (NGC). An outstanding example
and an important opportunity for the collector of
Liberty Seated coinage. This specimen has lus¬
trous light gray surfaces with light heather and
steel toning. The obverse has light planchet stria-
tions diagonally across the central device. Boldly
struck 'with typical weakness at the denomination.
Among all Liberty Seated dimes in the present
offering, we like this example as it is an important
rarity in Mint State quality . 1,495

1873 Arrows. AU-58 (NGC). A lustrous example
■with Hght gray sur&ces and iridescent toning. This
issue is always in demand for type collections. 369

1874 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). This choice ex¬

ample has outstanding silvery white lustre with
frosty surfaces. Shghtly weak at Liberty’s head,
however, stronger than many examples on the
market. The reverse has a trace ofUght champagne
toning . 975

1874 Arrows. Proof-62 (PCGS). An important

opportunity for the type collector to acquire an
attractive Proof. This example is primarily bril¬
liant with deeply mirrored fields and lustrous de¬
vices. Light cameo contrast is especially noted on
the obverse . 750

1875 MS-63 (PCGS). A handsome example with

sharp design features and fuUy brilliant lustre. A
splash of very light amber is noted at center of the
reverse . 219

1880 Proof-64 (PCGS). An important opportunity

for the date or type collector. This lovely example
is primarily briUiant with a splash of golden ton¬
ing. Light cameo contrast is evident . 725

1881 Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). This is an abso¬

lutely wonderful example and represents a scarce
date. Just 24,000 circulation strikes were minted,
along with 975 Proofs. Mostly brilhant, especially
on the reverse, with outstanding peripheral irides¬
cence . 539

Barber Dimes

1891 MS-64 (PCGS) Lustrous silver surfaces. 439

Gem Proof 1892 Dime

1892 Proof-65 (PCGS). This gem example is one

of the most attractive Barber dimes we have
handled in quite some time. A wonderful ex¬
ample with pale gold central obverse and periph¬
eral blue and iridescent toning. The reverse is
similar with very light champagne inside the
wreath. A stunning example for your date or type
collection . 1,475

1893 EF-40. Pleasing gray with iridescent toning. 35
1895 AU-55 (ANACS). This issue is a favorite with

us here at Bowers and Merena. The mintage is
quite low with just 690,000 circulation strikes
produced. This is the eighth lowest mintage of
any circulation issue (not counting the 1894-S
rarity). This particular example has frosty silver
lustre with light lilac and gold toning. We are sure
you will be dehghted . 595

1901 EF-40. Natural iridescent toning with traces

oflustre . 19

1902 Proof-64 (PCGS). This fully brilliant Proof

example possesses considerable aesthetic appeal
and make you the envy of all your collecting
fiiends. Sharply defined and deeply mirrored with
light cameo contrast . 695

Gem Mint State 1906-D Dime
First Denver Mint Year
1906-D MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
lovely white lustre. This frosty gem is sure to de¬
light the new owner. First year of operations at the
new Denver Mint. Although not a rarity, this is¬
sue is difficult to locate in Mint State and nearly
impossible to find when of gem quahty. PCGS
has certified just seven examples with two finer

MS-67 coins . 2,995

1906-0 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding gem ex¬
ample with very sharp design features, especially
for an example from the New Orleans Mint. Sat¬
iny lustre is subdued by attractive golden brown
and iridescent toning on the obverse. The reverse
is mostly brilliant with light gold peripheral ton-

1 375

mg . 1,0/ o

1907 Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). Brilliant and beau¬
tiful. Exceptionally choice. Very rare so fine! 759

1912-S MS-64. Extremely sharp with frosty lustre
and ivoiy' surfaces. Minor strike doubling is vis¬
ible on the reverse, including the mintmark. This

is not a repunched mintmark variety, however. A
sliglitly scarcer date for the collector . 545

1913- S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with satiny

surfaces. The obverse is primarily brilliant with a
touch of gold toning on the devices, while the
reverse has light champagne toning. This is a
scarce date and has the second lowest circulation
issue mintage among all Barber dimes (not includ¬
ing 1894-S) . 889

1914- D MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply

struck with just a wisp of light champagne ton¬
ing . 129

1916 Barber. MS-64 (PCGS). This is an exception¬
ally attractive example with fully brilliant and
frosty white lustre accented by very light gold ton¬
ing. An exceptional combination of quality and
value . 259

Mercury Dimes

1916 Mercury. MS-66 FB (NGC). A stumiing gem
with fuUy brilliant silver lustre and sharp design fea-
mres. First year ofissue for the design type. ... 375
1916 Mercury. MS-62. Pleasing silver lustre with
very light iridescent toning . 39

Impressive 1916-D Mercury Dime

1916- D Mercury. AU-55 (NGC). A beautiful and

lustrous example of this ever popular issue. Shght
wear is apparent on the high points of the design
but the coin has no heavy marks of other detract¬
ing features. An excellent combination of quahty
and price. Somehow, virtually the entire mintage
of the 1916-D dime, not very large to begin with,
shpped unnoticed into circulation. We’ve never
figured out why, but suspect that the Philadelphia
and San Francisco coins were released first and
took the “edge” off the novelty. The great largely
untapped area for 20th-century numismatic re¬
search lies in newspaper accounts, wlrich take a lot
of time to delve through, but can yield some in¬
teresting things. It might be interesting to mount
a nationwide search for press clippings of late 1916
and early 1917 and read the first accounts of the
new dime, quarter, and half dollar designs intro¬
duced in late 1916 . 4,995

1917- S MS-63 FB (PCGS). Rich frosty lustre. Bril¬
hant . 279

1924-S MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with
briUiant satiny lustre and faint champagne ton¬
ing . 525

1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). This choice example has
spectacular hght champagne toning over satiny,
lustrous surfaces. A trace of rose and iridescent
toning adds to the aesthetic appeal . 365

1930 MS-66 (PCGS). A splendid gem specimen

with sharp design features. So very close to fuU
bands . 179

1931 MS-64 (NGC). This is an attractive example

with brilliant white lustre and just a wisp of ton¬
ing. A popular depression era issue . 119

1935 MS-67 (PCGS). A superb gem with fully
briUiant silver lustre and sharp design defini¬
tion . 129

1935-D MS-66 FB (PCGS). This sharply struck
gem example has brilhant, satiny white lustre 'with
just a trace of hght iridescent toning. Among the
finest existing examples -with just five finer coins

of this issue certified by PCGS . 1 ,225

1937 Proof-55 (PCGS). Light lilac and gold toning
over mirrored fields . 179

1939 Proof-66 (PCGS) As nice as the day it was

stmck! . 595

1940 Proof-66 (NGC). This is an exceptional gem

Proof example with deeply mirrored fields, hght
cameo contrast, and amazing aesthetic appeal.

Very shght cameo contrast is noted . 379

1941 Proof-65 (NGC). FuUy brilhant and attractive

with deeply mirrored fields. An outstanding ex¬
ample for a date or type coUection, or for a 1941
Proof set . 279

1941-D MS-67 HB (PCGS). Fully brilliant and sharply

struck with outstanding aesthetic appeal . 159

1941-S MS-67 FB (NGC). This is an extremely
important opportunity for the connoisseur.
Sharply struck and quite unusual as such. This
example also has fuUy prooflike fields on obverse

and reverse . ^279

1942/1 AU-58 (PCGS). This is a wonderful ex¬
ample of the popular overdate variety with virtu¬
ally fuU lustre and natural ivory surfaces. This
modern overdate issue, as are all 20th-century
overdates, is technicaUy a doubled obverse die, in
this case with the obverse die produced from two

different date hubs . 1 ,095

1942/1-D VF-35 (PCGS). A pleasing example
with natural medium gray surfaces. While the
Philadelphia Mint variety has an extremely sharp
overdate, this variety from Denver has much
more subtle overdate features . 545

1 942 Proof-66 (PCGS). An outstanding gem Proof

example with deeply mirrored silver surfaces and
a liint of cameo contrast . 329

1942 Proof-65 (NGC). Fully brilliant with deeply
mirrored silver surfaces. A lovely example that is

sure to please . 285

1943-D MS-67 (PCGS). This is an outstanding
example with fully brilliant lustre and ex¬
tremely sharp design features. This qualifies as
full bands, in our opinion, however offered at
much less . . 65

1943- D MS-65 FB (PCGS). A brilliant, lustrous

example with frosty silver surfaces . 45

1944- S MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding example

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with brilliant lustre and very light champagne ton¬
ing . 39

Roosevelt Dimes

1947- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with

a touch of very light toning . 29

1948- D MS-67 (PCGS). A wonderful example

with fuUy brilliant silver lustre and sharp design
features . 139

1948-D MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with light
champagne toning . 29

1 948- S MS-65. A delightful gem with frosty white

lustre . 29

1949- D MS-67 (PCGS). This is a lovely gem ex¬

ample with outstanding frosty white lustre. A
scarce issue . 85

1953-S MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with a
touch of very light champagne toning . 29

1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). You’ll be delighted with
this exceptional Proof. We believe that this should
be described as “Cameo.” . 115

1959 MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with excep¬
tional frosty white lustre . 32

1960 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Virtual per¬

fection with deeply mirrored fields and highly
lustrous devices . 395

1962-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with
silver surfaces . 39

1963 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An impres¬
sive example with amazing contrast. If you have
been looking for a Roosevelt dime for your type
collection, your wait ends here! . 249

1970 No S. Proof-65 (PCGS). An important op¬
portunity for the specialist to acquire this vari¬
ety. Very light champagne toning over mirrored
bluish gray surfaces. These coins were produced
in error, with the coinage die not receiving the
standard letter S mintmark of all Proof coins
from this era . 695

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TWENTY-CENT PIECES

Twenty-cent piece reference;

Walter Breen*s Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. The section on twenty-cent pieces is necessar¬
ily short, but essential reading — all a part of this worthwhile
volume. 754 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No.
BBR-764. List $135, before your discount.

Lovely 1875-CC 20-Cent Piece
1875-CC MS-63 (NGC). This splendid Mint State
example has brilliant and satiny silver surfaces
with considerable eye appeal. A decent strike for
the issue with shght weakness visible on the
eagle’s breast and top of the wing at left. An im¬
portant opportunity for the Carson City collec¬
tor, representing the only collectible issue of this
denomination from the Nevada Mint. The only
other issue, 1876-CC, is a major rarity with only
a handful of surviving specimens . 1,595

Gem 1875-S Double Dime
1875-S/S MS-65 (NGC). An absolutely wonder¬
ful gem; this lovely example has satiny and bril¬
liant white lustre. Very sharply struck with full
obverse and reverse design features. The promi¬
nently recut mintmark is sometimes described as
a mintmark. The example offered here is a
wonderful candidate for the type collector or va¬
riety specialist . 4,500

1875-S MS-63 (NGC). Sharply struck and highly
lustrous with satiny surfaces. The obverse has light
and attractive champagne toning while the reverse

is mostly brilliant . 1 ,095

1875-S AU-58 (NGC). Fully brilhant and attrac¬
tive with 'virtually complete lustre. A wonderful

example for your type collection . 395

1875-S AU-55 (PCGS). An attractive, sharply

struck example of this denomination . 365

1875-S AU-55. Pale gray surfaces with considerable
lustre. Very sharply struck . 325

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^ Aprin,2002

toning on the obverse. This is a very rare issue
with sharp head details. An important opportu¬
nity for the specialist . 3,795

1920-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with out¬
standing champagne and light gold toning. An
above average strike for the issue. This is a scarce
issue that is often found on collector want hsts.

Call quickly . 1,395

1921 AU-55. One of the key date issues. Natural
silver surfaces with a hint of light ivory toning.
Nearly foil lustre . 385

1923 VF-30. Pleasing natural gray surfaces . 35

1924 MS-66 (PCGS). Flighly attractive with ivory

lustre and hght iridescent toning. Virtually quali¬
fying as Full Flead, this is a prime opportunity for
the avid collector . 739

1927-D MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy brilhant and frosty
with subliminal heather toning . 329

1929- S MS-64 (PCGS). An exceptional example

with folly brilhant white surfaces. An outstanding
candidate for your type collection . 269

1930- S MS-66 (PCGS). This is an absolutely won¬

derful gem quahty example of the final Standing
Liberty quarter dollar issue. Frosty and lustrous
with wisps of very hght heather toning. Iridescent
highhghts add to the aesthetic appeal. Virtually foUy
struck with 90% complete head details . 695

Washington Quarters

1932-S AU-58 (PCGS). An important key-date
issue, always in demand. This is a lovely example
with virtually foU silver lustre and wisps of amber
toning . 299

1934- D MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and bril¬

hant. An attractive example of this scarce issue.
The obverse has hght heather toning while the
reverse is medium gold . 595

1935- D MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptionally impor¬

tant opportunity for the specialist. This gem has
brilhant and frosty white lustre with a hint of
heather toning . 895

1935-D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilhant and beautiful. 479
1938 Proof-65 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous example
with deeply mirrored fields and reflective devices.
Dehcate champagne toning on obverse and re¬
verse. Most would simply call this brilhant with¬
out further explanation . 269

1939-D MS-66 (PCGS). A gorgeous example with
exceptional frosty white lustre. This is clearly one
of our favorites among Washington quarters pres¬
ently offered . 279

1939-D MS-64 (PCGS). Fuhy brilhant with won¬
derful frosty white lustre. Appears to be of gem
quahty, in our opinion . 79

1939- S MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and satiny.

Very hght peripheral toning adds to the aesthetic
appeal of this example . 199

1940- D MS-65 (PCGS). An absolutely amazing
example with folly brilhant and satiny lustre. 189

1940-S MS-65 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with ex¬
ceptional aesthetic appeal . 99

1 940-S MS-64 (PCGS) . This is a dehghtfol example

with moderate golden ohve toning . 59

1940-S MS-63. Brilhant and lustrous . 39

1941 MS-65 (PCGS). This sharply struck gem has

frosty white lustre . 69

1942 Proof-66 (PCGS). An exquisite gem Proof

with deeply mirrored fields. An outstanding ex¬
ample for the connoisseur of fine 20th-century
coinage . 169

1942 Proofr65 (PCGS). This is a lovely Proof with
mirrored fields and brilhant surfaces. Light ivory
toning is splashed on Washington’s head. ..119
1942 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty

white lustre . 69

1944 MS-66 (PCGS). Extremely sharp design fea¬
tures with outstanding silvery white lustre. .. 99

1944 MS-65 (PCGS). A dehghtfol example with

brilhant lustre . 69

1945 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with excep¬
tional eye appeal . 69

1945-D MS-66 (PCGS). A frosty gem with fuUy
brilhant lustre . 125

1945- S MS-65 (PCGS). This lovely gem has frosty

lustre with subtle champagne toning . 69

1946- D MS-66 (PCGS). FuUy lustrous with frosty
suti&ces and a trace of very hght amber toning. 119

1 946-D MS-65 (PCGS) . A brilhant gem with frosty

white lustre. : . 59

1946-S MS-66 (PCGS). This is an exceptional
example with highly lustrous silvery white sur¬
faces . 119

1946- S MS-65 (PCGS). A dehghtfol gem that is
sure to please. FuUy brilhant and attractive. .. 59

1947 MS-64. FuUy lustrous with gold and iridescent

toning . 19

1947- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilhant and lustrous. An

attractive example . 69

1947-D MS-65. Light obverse toning with deeper

iridescent reverse . 49

1947-S MS-66 (PCGS). A stunning gem example

with brilhant white lustre . 99

1947-S MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional gem with
frosty silver lustre . 59

1947- S MS-65. A lustrous example with outra¬
geous iridescent toning . 49

1948 MS-65 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with satiny

surfaces . 59

1948 MS-64. A lovely toned example . 16

1948- D MS-64. Lustrous hght gray with golden

brown torung . 16

1948-S MS-65 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant and highly
lustrous . 69

QUARTER^OLLARS

Quarter dollar references, of which we ourselves are
surprised that we have so many:

Walter Breen* s Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. What else can we say about this book? Perhaps
this: we cannot imagine any serious buyer of United States
coins without this dandy volume. 754 pages, illustrated.
Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List S135, before your
discount.

The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters. By David
Lawrence. A passport for collecting and enjoying the series.
How rare is it? What are some of the characteristics of the
obverse and reverse die? These questions and more are
answered in this guide. 126 pages, illustrated. Softbound.
Stock No. BLA-109. List $29.95, before your discount.

Standing Liberty Quarters. ByJ.H. Cline. A comprehen¬
sive guide to this popular series by an acknowledged expert
(whose breathtaking beautiful reference collection we had
the honor of showcasing at auction a few years ago). 175
pages, illustrated. Softbound. Stock No. BCL-700. List
$24.95, before your discount.

The Washington Quarter Dollar Book: An Attribution
and Pricing Guide. By James Wiles, Ph.D. A must for the
specialist and the serious or beginning variety collector.
Each variety is listed with all you need for enjoyable and
accurate attribution. 240 pages, illustrated. Spiral bound.
Stock No. BWI-400. List $40, before your discount.

The Best of the Washington Quarter Doubled Die Vari¬
eties. Byjohn A. Wexler and Kevin Flynn. Features 139 of
the most desirable Washington quarter doubled dies with
detailed descriptions, cross-referenced information, values,
rarity, and more. The title, “best of,” sounds like a music
disc — “the best of so-and-so, not available in stores.” Per¬
haps more “best of’ numismatic titles are in the offing? 1 86
pages, illustrated. Spiral bound. Stock No. BWE-825. List
$39.95, before your discount.

United States Clad Coinage. By Ginger lapsus. This
interesting study discusses the end of silver coinage, the
composition of the new clad coins, and gives mintage figures
for all issues and dates. 174 pages, illustrated. Softbound.
Stock No. BRA-51 1 . List $12.95, before your discount.

Statehood Quarters Collectors Handbook. By Kenneth
Bressett. Includes a detailed overview of the program, a
history of the U.S. quarter, designs, and more. 90 pages,
illustrated. Softbound. Stock No. BBR-555. List S4.99,
before your discount (although, don’t you think it is cheap
enough already?)

Early Quarters

1805 Browning-2. Rarity-3. F-12. A choice ex¬
ample for the grade with medium gray fields sur¬
rounding lighter golden gray devices. A
wonderful quahty example for your type collec¬
tion . 329

1825/3 B-2. AU-50 (NGC). Mostly lustrous with
pale gold and steel toning over hght gray surfaces.
The reverse is lighter in appearance. Shghtly re¬
flective with traces of lustre in the protected ar¬
eas. Typical strike tvith weakness on the higher

design points . 1,295

1837 B-2. AU-58 (NGC). A wonderful example
with sharp design definition and nearly foU lustre.
Mostly brilhant with a wisp of very hght gold ton¬
ing along the borders . 695

Liberty Seated Quarters

1840-0 With Drapery. Small O. AU-58

(PCGS). A sharply struck example with wonder¬
ful aesthetic appeal. Satiny and brilhant with vir¬
tually full lustre and very light champagne
toning. Late die state with extensive reverse die
cracks . 795

Choice Mint State 1850-0 Quarter
1850-0 MS-63 (PCGS). A splendid specimen
with satiny white lustre and splashes of ivory ton¬
ing. This is an extremely important opportunity
for the speciahst to acquire the date, seldom en¬
countered in choice Mint State quahty. Sharply
struck and with proofhke fields, both quahties
being extremely unusual. This is one of the very
finest known examples, tied with three others in
the PCGS population report for second finest
certified. A single example has received the MS-

64 grade . 2,950

1853 Arrows and Rays. EF-45 (PCGS). Deep
golden brown obverse with traces of lustre be¬
neath. The reverse is somewhat lighter in ap¬
pearance. A pleasing example for the type
coUector . 199

1853 Arrows and Rays. VF-20. Deep steel surfaces

with fighter highhghts . 49

1854 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding

example, folly lustrous and with brilhant nPlver
surfaces. Sharply struck and highly attractive. First
year of a short two-year design type . 1,275

1857-0 MS-61 (NGC). This is a lovely example
with fohy briUiant, prooflike surfaces and ex¬
tremely sharp design features for the issue. Most
of the obverse stars are flat, however, ah other
design elements on both obverse and reverse are
extremely sharp. This is a deceptive issue from
rarity standpoint, with a large mintage of

1,180,000 coins but very few survivors in true
Mint State quahty. Both PCGS and NGC, com¬
bined, have only graded 20 examples of this issue

in MS-60 and higher grades! . 995

1858 MS-60 (PCGS). A pleasing example with

ivory lustre and lovely peripheral iridescent ton¬
ing. Quite weak at central obverse and reverse.
This would have received a higher grade had the

strike been better . 329

1859 Proof-62 (PCGS) Light golden toning with

hints of iridescent blue at the borders . 995

1873 No Arrows. Proof-61 (NGC) Lightly toned
mirror fields. An attractive example at the Proof-

61 level. Lots of value here! . 395

1873 Arrows. AU-50 (NGC). This attractive ex¬
ample is a nice representative for the type coUec¬
tor. Faint heather toning may be seen over

lustrous sUvery gray surfaces . 449

1877-CC MS-64 (PCGS). This is one of our favor¬
ite issues, relatively plentiful, and generaUy very at¬
tractive when fuUy Mint State. The presently offered
example is certainly no exception. This specimen is
foUy brilhant with highly lustrous white surfaces.
The devices are frosty whUe the surrounding fields
are satiny and proofhke. A few very faint hairhnes

keep this from the gem category . 1,150

1880 MS-62 (NGC). Lightly proofhke with irides¬
cent peripheral toning. Considerable cameo con¬
trast is noted between the satiny fields and frosty
devices. Circulation issues of this date are quite

scarce and always in demand . 675

1885 MS-62 (NGC). This is an extraordinary ex¬
ample for the grade with soft, frosty lustre and
mostly briUiant surfaces. All design features are
struck to their foUest advantage. Variety with date
sloping down to the right . 795

1891- S AU-50. This is a wonderful example with

fuUy briUiant silver surfaces and virtuaUy fuU lus¬
tre. A few faint surface marks are noted. Despite
a mintage in excess of2 miUion coins, this is a very
scarce issue to find in higher grades . 159

Barber Quarters

1892 MS-63 (PCGS). This is a choice Mint State
example of the first year of issue for the date or
type coUector. We do not expect this to be avaU-
able for long. Sharply struck with foUy briUiant
satin lustre . 325

1892- 0 AU-55 (PCGS) Silver surfaces with hints

of gold toning. Always popular as the first year of
the design . 195

1892-S MS-63 (PCGS). An extraordinary example
of this scarce issue with satiny, shghtly proofhke
fields and very hght cameo contrast. Both obverse
and reverse have a whisper of hght champagne

toning . 895

1894 EF-45 (PCGS) . Sharply struck and with con¬
siderable lustre. Very faint heather toning. ... 99

Gem 1894-S Barber Quarter
1894-S MS-65 (NGC). This is an absolutely gor¬
geous gem quahty example with extremely sharp
design features. Both obverse and reverse have foUy
mirrored, prooflike fields and lustrous devices.
Faint lilac and gold toning is present on the obvene.
Given the associated rarity of the Barber dime bear¬
ing this date and mintmark combination, this quar¬
ter doUar issue is quite popular . 3,450

Mint State 1896-S
Barber Quarter Rarity
1896-S MS-64 (NGC). This offering represents
one of the most important opportunities we have
ever presented to the speciahst. Surfaces are brU-
hant and satiny with faint gold and iridescent ton¬
ing. Both obverse and reverse have considerable
proofhke character. Extremely sharply struck with
considerable aesthetic appeal. A delightful ex¬
ample for the speciahst. From a mintage of just
188,039 coins, third lowest in the series behind

1901-Sand 1913-S . 12,250

1902-S MS-61 (PCGS). FuUy lustrous with brU-
hant surfaces and a whisper of very hght cham¬
pagne toning. In fact, most would shnply describe
this as brilhant with no further explanation. A
scarce issue that wiU intrigue the speciahst or ad¬
vanced coUector . 639

1907-0 AU-58 (NGC). FuUy briUiant with the lus¬
tre broken only on the highest point of the ob¬
verse design. Although not a rare date, this should
be a candidate for an advanced cabinet . 259

Gem Cameo Proof 1911 Quarter
1911 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). This is an abso¬
lutely stunning gem quahty example with deeply
mirrored fields and highly lustrous devices. The
r]¥ult is exceptional cameo contrast. Light and
attractive gold toning is visible on both obverse
and reverse . 1 ,895

Standing Liberty Quarters

Full Head 1917-S Type II Quarter

1917- S Type B. MS-64 FH (PCGS). This is an ab¬
solutely amazing example for the grade with bright
and frosty sUver lustre and extremely sharp design
definition. In fact, this has every appearance of a gem
quahty specimen, however, at half the price. An
exceUent combination of quahty and value. . 1,650

1918- D MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with at¬

tractive gold and iridescent toning. Slight weak¬
ness is visible in the usual locations, including the
shield edge just above Liberty’s waist. Head de-
taUs are about 50% complete . 745

Sharp 1918-S Quarter
1918-S MS-64 FH (PCGS). A splendid Mint State
example of this issue with soft, frosty lustre. Ivory
surfaces are delicately accented by peripheral gold

1 948- S MS-65. Heavy iridescent toning over frosty

lustre . 59

1949- D MS-66 (PCGS). Lightly and attractively

toned . 129

1949-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. An
exceptional gem example of this scarce date. 129

1949-D MS-65 (PCGS). A stunning gem ex¬
ample with fuUy brilliant, fully lustrous white
surfaces . 79

1949- D MS-65. A pleasing example with light

ivory lustre . 69

1950 MS-66 (PCGS). A brilhant gem with sharp
design features. Highly lustrous silvery white sur¬
faces . 129

1950 Doubled Die Reverse. FS25C-019. MS-66

(PCGS). Brilhant and lustrous. Doubfing is most
evident on the eagle’s beak . 169

1 950- D MS-65 . Lustrous ivory surfaces with attrac¬
tive gold toning . 29

1951 Proof-65. A wonderful gem Proof with hght

cameo contrast . 59

1951- D MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely example with

faint iridescent toning over ivory lustre . 159

1951- D MS-65 (PCGS). Absolutely lovely silver

lustre with frosty surfaces . 49

1952- S MS-66 (PCGS). An attractive gem with
subtle champagne toning over satiny lustre. 119

1 952- S MS-65. A lovely gem with frosty white lus¬
tre . 59

1953 MS-64. A pleasing example with delightful

iridescent toning . 15

1953- S MS-66 (PCGS). FuUy lustrous with attrac¬
tive sUver surfaces . 99

1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). This is an exceptional, su¬
perb gem Proof with hght cameo contrast. .119

1954 Proof-67 (PCGS). FuUy brilhant with outstand¬
ing deep mirrored fields and hght contrast . 59

1954 MS-66 (NGC). A superb gem example with

foUy briUiant and frosty white lustre . 79

1954 MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem with frosty
white lustre . 49

1954 MS-65. Attractive ivory lustre with a hint of

toning . 39

1954- D MS-65 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with frosty

lustre . 69

1954-S MS-66 (NGC). A wonderful gem with su¬
perb sUvery white lustre . 89

1954-S MS-65 (PCGS). Delightful amber toning
over satiny lustre . 39

1955 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny

white lustre . 49

1956 MS-65 (PCGS). A spectacular gem with foUy

briUiant white lustre . 39

1957-D MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny
lustre. An attractive gem . 39

1958 MS-65 (PCGS). HiglUy attractive with bril¬
hant white lustre . 39

1959 MS-66 (NGC). This is a splendid gem with

foUy briUiant lustre . 99

1959 MS-65 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with outstand¬
ing eye appeal . 39

1960 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny

white lustre . 99

1960 MS-65 (PCGS). A gem with very shghtly re¬
flective fields . 39

1960-D MS-66 (PCGS). This is an exceptional

example that is sure to please . 89

1960-D MS-65 (PCGS). A briUiant example with
frosty lustre and just a hint of toning . 39

1961 Proof-68 (PCGS). A superb Proof with bril¬
hant mirrored surfaces . 49

1962 Proof-69 (PCGS). An amazing gem Proof

with deep mirrored fields and very hght cameo
contrast . 99

1963 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This is an

absolutely spectacular Proof with exceptional
cameo contrast. The devices are highly lustrous
with deeply mirrored fields. Virtual perfection for
your type coUection . 550

1963 MS-66 (NGC). BriUiant and lustrous with

satiny surfaces . 79

1963 MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny gem with fuUy bril¬
hant white lustre . 79

1963 MS-65 (PCGS). This briUiant gem has foUy

lustrous sUvery white surfaces . 39

1963- D MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fuUy

lustrous . 39

1964 MS-66 (NGC). An exceptional, lustrous

gem . 99

1964 MS-66 (PCGS). This outstanding gem has

satiny white surfaces . 99

1964 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny
white lustre . 39

1964- D MS-66 (NGC). An impressive gem with

a whisper of toning . 79

1964-D MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
hant white lustre . 79

1964-D MS-65 (PCGS). A sharply struck gem with

foUy briUiant lustre . 39

1966 SMS MS-67 (PCGS). An outstanding gem with
reflective fields and sharp design features. This is as
close to a Proof 1966 quarter as you wUl find. .. 59

1999- S Superb Gem Proof five-piece State Quar¬

ter set struck in silver: Connecticut, Delaware,
Georgia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Silver.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 195

2000- P and D 10-piece State Quarter set. MS-66

(PCGS). Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp¬
shire, South Carolina, and Virginia. Attractive
examples of each state, from both Philadelphia
and Denver . 189

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2000-D Virginia. Struck 10% off-center at 8:00.
MS-60. A pleasing example for the state quarter
error collector . 165

2000- S Superb Gem Proof five-piece State Quar¬

ter set struck in silver: Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 189

2001- P and D 10-piece State Quarter set. MS-66
(PCGS). Kentucky, New York, North Carolina,
Rhode Island, and Vermont. Examples of each
state, from both Philadelphia and Denver. . 189

200 1-S Superb Gem Proof five piece State Quar¬
ter set struck in silver: Kentucky, New York, North
Carolina, Rliode Island, and Vermont. Silver.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 189

Mint Errors

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 20% off-center at
12:00. MS-63. Brilliant and lustrous . 179

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck and frilly briUiant
with lustrous fight gray surfaces . 89

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fuUy brUfiant
with lustrous fight gray surfaces . 79

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant
with lustrous fight gray surfaces . 69

Best Buy

2000-D New Hampshire State Quarters
Struck 5 to 10% Off-center

2000-D New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-64. Sharply struck and fully brilliant with
lustrous fight gray surfaces. These are non-certi-
fied with grades of MS-64 to MS-65, or perhaps
finer. A large quantity of these were included in
the collection we acquired. As we go to press,
fewer than 30 remain! We will be delighted to
pick out the finest available quality, just for you,

so be sure to order quickly! . S49 each

or 1 0 (in this way you can keep the hoarders from
getting them!) for . 465

HALF DOLLARS

Half dollar references;

IValter Breen^s Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co~
lonial Coins. Includes much on half dollars. 754 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR.-764. List $135,
before your discount.

The Latest Lincoln
Cent News

In October 2001, “a tractor-trailer was
traveling from the United States Mint in
Denver to a branch of the Federal Reserve
in San Antonio, when it crashed on a deso¬
late stretch of highway in West Texas.
Patrol officers found a grisly scene, and
something else: 7.6 million pennies.

“The newly minted 200TD pennies had
fallen from the truck and spread over a
roadside ditch like an orange shag carpet.
Then, in another unexpected occurrence in
arid West Texas, it rained. The ditch be¬
came a pudding of mud and pennies, a slop
that hardened into copper mud pies.”

The story, in The New York Times, Febru¬
ary 1 8th (sent in by reader Victor Annaloro),
stated that a local entrepreneur, Robert
Massengale, had been “hired to clean the
7.6 million pennies and, by default, to count
them.”

Seeking information, Massengale went
on the Internet, to find that “all these ar¬
ticles came out about salt and vinegar.”

Horrors! Just to think, people with valu¬
able coins searching the Internet might ruin
them with salt and vinegar. We suppose it
doesn’t make much difference with the
2001 -D coins.

At last word Mr. Massengale is still work¬
ing with 20 tons of mud-caked pennies. “He
tosses many big clumps into a pit and breaks
them up with a rototiller. He sifts the dirt
through a mesh screen. One separated, the
pennies are rinsed in a cement mixer, first
with waterand then with salt and vinegar...”

Now, we expect to see some nation¬
wide advertising with these coins in special
holders as part of a “fantastic hoard!” Actu¬
ally, it might be fun to have one of these
little souvenirs.

Early Half Dollar Die Varieties. By A1 C. Overton.
Edited by Don Parsley. The standard reference on the series,
a “must have” book. Photographs of die varieties included
new discovery pieces and are enlarged two diameters. 710
pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BOV-1 00. List
$59.95, before your discount.

The Complete Guide to Franklin Ha^ Dollars. By ILick
Tomaska. The first book devoted solely to the Franklin half
dollar series. Includes date-by-date analysis, plus grading
information, rarity estimates, and more. 240 pages, illus¬
trated. Softbound. Stock No. BTO-100. List $19.95, be¬
fore your discount.

The Kennedy Half Dollar Book. Byjames Wiles, Ph.D.
Covers hundreds of die varieties, including repunched
mintmarks,die modifications, major die breaks, pricing and
rarity, plus helpful hints for cherrypicking. 316 pages, illus¬
trated. Spiral bound. Stock No. BWI-202. List $40, before
your discount.

United States Clad Coinage. By Ginger ILapsus. This
interesting study discusses the end of silver coinage, the
composition ofthe new clad coins, and gives mintage figures
for all issues and dates. 174 pages, illustrated. Softbound.
Stock No. BRA-51 1. List $12.95, before your discount.

Early Half Dollars

1795 Overton-110. F-12 (PCGS). Deep gray with
choice surfrees. Very slightly fighter devices. 1,195
1795 0-112. Doubled Date. VG-7. Medium
gray with faint blue toning and amber peripheral
iridescence. The date is sharply doubled below.895

1806 Pointed 6, No Stem through Claw. 0-109.
VF-25 (PCGS). Light gray surfaces with attractive
rose and gold toning. Traces of lustre remain. 325

1807 Draped Bust. 0-103. VF-30 (PCGS). Al¬

though very weakly struck, this is a desirable ex¬
ample with traces of lustre. A tiny rim bruise is
visible at 5:30 on the obverse . 495

Pleasing 1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar
1807 Draped Bust. 0-105. AU-50. Very slight ton¬
ing over evenly worn and appealing surfaces. 1,995
1807 Draped Bust. 0-105. EF-40 (PCGS). Deep
gray surfaces with peripheral gold toning. An at¬
tractive example with traces oflustre . 785

Capped Bust Half Dollars

Important 1807 50/20 Half Dollar
Impressive 1807 50/20 C. Half Dollar
1807 Capped Bust. 50/20 0-112. AU-58

(NGC). Light golden toning. Error feature on the
reverse is very sharply defined. A pleasing example

at the grade level . 2,475

1807 Capped Bust. 50/20. 0-112. AU-50
(ANACS). Bluntly stmek as often seen, however,
with considerable lustre and choice surfaces. A
wash of champagne toning is visible on both ob¬
verse and reverse. A popular die blunder with the
denomination incorrectly entered, then corrected
by over punching with the proper figure. 1 ,899
1821 0-103. VG-10 (PCGS). Attractive two-tone
appearance with deep gray fields and fight gray

devices . 50

1823 Normal Date. 0-105. AU-58 (NGC). Sharply
struck with deep gold and heather toning over sat¬
iny lustre. A candidate for your type set . 439

1829/7 Overdate. 0-102. AU-58 (PCGS). Highly
attractive and sharply stmek with ivory lustre and
hints of peripheral iridescent toning . 1,295

Choice 1830 Half Dollar

1830 Small 0. 0-101. MS-64 (NGC). Highly

lustrous with satiny surfaces and warm golden
brown toning. A lovely example for the connois¬
seur . 2,495

1831 0-104. VF-35 (PCGS). Choice fight gray

surfaces. A wonderful example for your type col¬
lection. . . 89

1832 0-103. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous and sharply

struck with attractive golden toning . 359

Choice Mint State 1836 Half Dollar
Capped Bust, Lettered Edge

1836 0-114. Lettered edge. MS-63 (PCGS).

Brilliant ivory lustre with a whisper of pale gold
toning . 1,950

1837 Reeded Edge. AU-53 (PCGS). Lilac and iri¬
descent toning . 395

1838 Reeded Edge. AU-58 (PCGS). Heather ton-
ii"^ with splashes of blue. A very nice example. 695

Liberty Seated Half Dollars

ENJOY YOURSELF: Coin collectingis a very pleasur¬
able pursuit. The best way to “get involved” is to buy some
useful and interesting books on the subject — not price
guides or market reports, but books that tell you about coins,
how they were made and how they were used.

Our Books for Sale section offers many interesting and
worthwhile titles, all priced at a discount!

1842 Medium Repunched Date. Wiley Bugert- 106.

AU-55 (ANACS). A well stmek example. Pleas¬
ant medium gray and iridescent toning . 379

1843 AU-50 (PCGS). Sharply stmek with attrac¬

tive fight amber toning over slightly reflective
fields . 239

1845 AU-58 (NGC). A well struck and brilliant

example with slightly reflective. Only a touch of
friction on the high points . 715

1845-0 AU-50 (NGC). Gold and gray sur&ces. 229

1 846 AU-58 (NGC) Silver surfaces with splashes of

toning. Bold strike . 379

Desirable Mint State 1850 Half Dollar

1850 MS-62 (PCGS). A sharply stmek example of

this scarce date with brilliant ivory lustre, slightly
reflective fields, and lovely gold toning along the
borders . 3,150

Choice 1853 Arrows and Rays
Half Dollar

1853 Arrows and Rays. MS-63 (PCGS). This

choice Mint State example is most impressive
with extremely sharp design features and brilliant
silvery lustre. An important opportunity for the
type collector, representing the only year of this
design . 3,895

1854 Arrows. AU-50. A pleasing example with fight

silver surfaces and faint peripheral toning . 255

1854- 0 Arrows. AU-53 (NGC). Lightly toned

with considerable remaining lustre. A choice ex¬
ample with even wear . 329

Choice Mint State 1855 Half Dollar

1855 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with

frosty silver surfaces. Sharply stmek and highly
attractive. This Philadelphia Mint issue is much
more elusive than the New Orleans issue of the
same year . 2,395

1855- 0 Airrows. MS-61 (NGC). Sharply struck

with frosty white lustre. The final digit is recut at
outer right curve . 775

1855- 0 Arrows. AU-53 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬

ample, sharply stmek, with fight toning over pale
silvery gray surfaces. Considerable lustre re¬
mains . 345

1856- S EF-40. An important opportunity for the

date collector or specialist. This is a pleasing fight
gray example with choice surfaces . 465

1858 AU-53 (PCGS). Pleasing deep gray with a
natural appearance. Some lustre remains beneath

the toning . 219

1858 AU-50. Attractive and sharply stmek with ivory

lustre and peripheral iridescent toning . 159

1866 With Motto. WB-103. MS-61 (ANACS).
Sharply struck and fuUy lustrous with faint blue
and iridescent toning along the obverse border at

left . 795

1868-S AU-58 (NGC). Light golden brown sur¬
faces. Highly lustrous . 565

Important 1873-CC Half Dollar

1873- CC No Arrows. Closed 3. AU-55. A

lovely example of this rare issue with namral gray¬
ish brown surfeces and iridescent toning. Consid¬
erable lustre remains visible. A rarity and an
important opportunity for the specialist. . 5,500
1873 Arrows. Proof-62 (PCGS). A pleasing Proof
with exceptionally sharp design elements. Deep
mirrored fields are partly subdued by very fight
champagne toning . 1,139

1 873 Arrows. EF-45 (PCGS). Lustrous fight gray with

very minor abrasions typical of the grade . 295

1874 Arrows. MS-62 (NGC). A splendid speci¬

men with sharp design features and fully brilliant
silver lustre. An important opportunity for the
date or type collector . 1,195

1874- S AU-58 (NGC). Golden toning over lus¬
trous surfaces. Ideal to illustrate the with-arrows
design in a type set. Quite rare so fine! .... 1,350

1877-S AU-58. A pleasing example for your type
set. Sharply stmek with silvery white surfaces and
virtually complete lustre . 179

Barber Half Dollars

1893 F-12. Natural medium gray with iridescent
toning . 55

Outstanding Gem 1897-S Half Dollar
1897-S MS-66 (NGC). This is an absolutely spec¬
tacular example of this rarity for the connoisseur.
Both obverse and reverse are fully prooffike with
cameo contrast, and extremely sharp design fea-
mres. Although the mintage ofjust under one mil¬
lion coins does not immediately identify this as a
rare date, advanced collectors know that gem Mint
State examples are few and far between. ..11 ,500
190 1-S VG-8. A desirable example with medium

gray surfaces . 35

1905 Proof-63 (PCGS, Benson Collection) Irides¬
cent toning over mirror surfaces. A very attractive

specimen at this grade level . 780

1908-D F-12. Pleasing medium gray . 29

1910 AU-58 (NGC). An elusive issue; much
scarcer than generally believed. This example has
lovely silver lustre with excellent eye appeal. 525
1914 G-6. Pleasing and natural medium gray. . 39

Liberty Walking Half Dollars

Choice 1916-S Liberty Walking
HalfDollar

Rarest Variety of the Year

1916- S MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant and lustrous

with wisps of champagne toning. In Mint State
this western Mint issue is far and away the rarest
variety of the year. If this is on your “want fist,”
your search for a really attractive specimen ends
right here. Bowers and Merena GaUeries quality
personified! . 2,895

1917 MS-65 (PCGS). Pale lilac and bright electric
blue iridescence gathers at therims. A satiny gem
with mattelike surfaces that are typical for the
date . 895

1917- D Obverse. MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬

ample of this popular issue with satiny lustre and
hints of champagne toning. A scarcer issue always
in demand . 1,195

Important 1921 HalfDollar
Lowest Philadelphia Mintage

1921 AU-55 (PCGS). This wonderful half doUar
has nearly complete silvery white lustre with
pleasing surfaces. A key date and always in de¬
mand in high quality circulated grades. Just
246,000 were struck . 2,950

1934- S MS-63 (PCGS) . 665

1935 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck and briUiant.

This is an exceptional example for the grade and
is sure to please . 439

1935 MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous. A
sharply struck example with frosty surfaces. 319

1935 MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with bril¬
liant white lustre . 85

1935- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with delicate ton¬
ing . 719

1936 MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant with delicate golden

toning. Beautiful! . 155

1936- D MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny gem with fully
briUiant silver lustre. Although a smaU number of
MS-67 examples have been certified by PCGS,
we cannot imagine any with greater aesthetic ap¬

peal . 795

1936-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck with considerable aesthetic appeal. .. 495

1937 Proof-64 (PCGS). A lovely Proof for your
date or type coUection. This example has attrac¬
tive mirrored surfaces with delicate toning. 785

1937- S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fiiUy lus¬
trous with a hint of attractive golden toning. 245

1938 MS-65 (PCGS). A wonderful gem with bril¬
liant, frosty lustre . 289

1938- D MS-64 (PCGS). This choice example has

sharp design elements with outstanding, frosty white
lustre with hints of toning on the obverse. The re¬
verse has satiny, almost prooflike fields . 649

1938- D AU-55. Considerable lustre is present with

a wisp of fight golden toning. A pleasing example
of this scarce and popular issue . 295

1939- D MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example with

soft frosty white lustre . 145

1940 MS-66 (NGC). A wonderful gem with at¬
tractive ivory lustre and faint peripheral gold
toning . 199

1940 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and sharply struck

with faint champagne toning . 59

1941 Proof-64 (PCGS). BriUiantwith fight golden

toning . 495

1941 Proof-64 (NGC). An exceptional Proof with
fully mirrored fields and faint toning. This de¬
lightful addition to your cabinet is just a phone caU

away . 399

1941 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with briUiant,
satiny lustre . 185

1941 MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty example with bril¬
liant silver lustre . 55

Superb Gem 1941-S HalfDollar
Sharply Struck!

1941-S Variety. Rarity, MS-66 (PCGS). BriUiant
and lustrous. Nicely struck, quite sharp overaU,
and very unusual as such. For the 1941-S, sharp¬
ness of strike is even more important than the
numerical grade — and thds coin has high qualifi¬
cations in both categories! . 2,895

1941-S MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiantwith considerable
aesthetic appeal. An outstanding example with

above average design definition . 1,175

1941-S MS-64 (NGC). A lovely example with bril¬
liant white lustre . 219

1941- S MS-64 (PCGS). A choice example with

satiny silver lustre . 219

1942 MS-66. Brilliant and attractive with sharp

design elements and frosty white lustre . 209

1942 MS-66 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with excep¬
tional aesthetic appeal . 209

1942 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply struck

with subliminal toning . 109

1942 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous. ... 49

1942 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and highly lus¬
trous . 45

1942- D MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with ex¬
ceptional briUiant white lustre . 259

1942-D MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and attractive
with trosty silver lustre and sharp design ele¬
ments . 105

1942- S MS-65 (PCGS). Attractive with satiny lus¬

tre and briUiant surfaces. Above average strike for
this issue . 599

1943 MS-66 (PCGS). BriUiant and sharply struck

with exceptional frosty white lustre . 199

1943 MS-65 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with briUiant
white surfaces and sharp design elements. ..109

1943 MS-65 (ANACS). BriUiant . 109

1943 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous. A

sharply struck example . 49

1943 MS-63. BriUiant with soft, frosty white lus¬
tre . 44

1943 MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant . 44

Enjoy Liberty Walking half dollars? Collecting them is a
pleasure when you buy from Bowers and Merena Galleries.
We look “beyond the grading number” and acquire coins
that are visually appealing and among the finest in their grade
categories. It is no wonder that forycars, indeed decades, we
have helped to form some of the finest Liberty Walking half
dollar collections ever assembled.

1943- S MS-65 (PCGS). Very slight golden toning

adds to the positive appeal of this gem . 379

1943-S MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant . 379

1944 MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous with
satiny surfaces . 159

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10 The Coin Collector ^ April 1,2002

Coin Collecting...

j (continued from page 1 )

beginning ordinary collectors, and they
know both sides of the picture.

Study is Key to Enjoyment

' Not one collector in 10 gives enough
I time to numismatic hterature. The greatest
^ enjoyment is derived from any hobby
through a genuine knowledge and appre¬
ciation of it. The collector should not only
know the values of various coins, but he
I should also know something of their history
I and significance. Many of our coins, par-
! ticularly the commemorative series, are rich
in historical background. It is only through
an actual study of the various series that the
greatest enjoyment can be derived from
coin collecting as a hobby.

The enjoyment angle of coin collecting
; certainly should be as important as the de-
1 sire to keep the collection on a self-sustain-
I ing basis. As the collector becomes older
! and more experienced, he also should be-
' come more critical and more appreciative.

It is much better to start collecting in a
‘ modest way than to rush headlong into the
hobby, even though the beginner has a large
amount of money available. By easing into
this diversion it is simple for the amateur to
learn as he goes along. The person who
suddenly becomes interested in coins as a
hobby certainly should not attempt to cor¬
ner the market because he has a nice
amount of ready cash on hand.

It is well to study the action of the coin
market during the last Depression. Prices did
slump sharply between 1930 and 1935, but
they held up much better than real estate,
diamonds, and miscellaneous art values.

Tastes Change

Tastes differ so much among coin collec¬
tors that it is impossible to offer any set plan
] for a collection of coins. One person will
become greatly attached to coins of a certain

series, while another person will follow
along an entirely different line of thought.

For some mysterious reason, the tastes
and desires of every collector change from
time to time. In the beginning he will en¬
thuse over gold dollars, old half dollars and
three dollar gold pieces. He simply cannot
get enough of them. In a few years he gets
more finicky and the old half dollars lose
their charm. He wants finer and rarer mate¬
rials, and starts talking of Stellas and Uncir¬
culated rarities. He jumps from one series to
another, all the while becoming more criti¬
cal with his increased knowledge of coins.
Perhaps he tires of the same old faces.

The collector who tries to get as many
types as possible seems to derive more en¬
joyment from the hobby than the collector
who has a mania for obtaining every date in
any one series. The United States $3 gold
series is a notable example of one lacking
variety. All three dollar gold pieces were
minted from similar dies, and this fact prob¬
ably accounts for the low selling prices of
several medium rare dates.

One collector I know who seems to de¬
rive greatest enjoyment from this hobby has
type sets in almost every United States se¬
ries, plus every odd or unusual coin he can
get from all over the world. He has Frac¬
tional Currency and the large United States
currency of almost every type. For the past
20 years he has been obtaining directly from
the mints or from Federal Reserve banks
every new silver, nickel and bronze coin for
each year. Many of these small coins are
now worth several times their face value,
particularly in the case of Uncirculated
cents, nickels and dimes.

The collector who observes the rules of
fair play, attempts to balance his interests
between hobby and investment instincts,
and tries to learn more each year about
coins is the true lamp-bearer who will do
much to perpetuate the hobby.

low cost. Instead of having your “slabs” rattle around in a
box, display and appreciate them!

1944-D MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with frosty
white lustre . 239

1944-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck with exceptional lustre . 139

Now it seems to us that we have the nicest quality inven¬
tory of Liberty Walking half dollars anywhere in the coun¬
try. If you like “high-end” pieces, you’ve come to the right
place. And, once you see the quality we deliver, our prices
will seem like bargains!

1944-D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck . 79

1944- D MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with

brilliant white lustre . 59

1945 MS-65 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant with just a
wisp of light toning . 119

1945 MS-63 (NGC). Choice quahty with frosty

white lustre . 44

1945- D MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely example with

satiny lustre. The obverse has light iridescent ton¬
ing while the reverse is mostly briUiant . 195

1945-D MS-65 (PCGS). A wonderful gem ex¬
ample with frosty silver lustre . 129

1945-D MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and attractive. 62

1945-S MS-66 (PCGS). This wonderful gem has
frosty white lustre and sharp design features.
Outstanding quahty for this issue. A candidate for
the PCGS Set Registry collector . 845

1945- S MS-63 (PCGS). FuUy brilliant with highly

lustrous white surfaces . 49

1946 MS-65 (PCGS). A brilhant gem with excep¬
tional white lustre . 209

1946 MS-64 (NGC). Brilhant and frosty . 59

1946 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilhant and sharply struck

with frosty white lustre . 59

1946- D MS-66 (PCGS). Highly attractive with

outstanding white lustre . 239

1946-D MS-65 (PCGS). A brilhant and attractive
gem . 109

1946- S MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem example

with brilhant lustre . 139

1947 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with satiny white lustre . 229

1947- D MS-65 (NGC). Highly attractive with

outstanding white lustre . 119

1947- D MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous and attractive

with subhminal toning . 59

Franklin Half Dollars

1948 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). This is a wonderful ex¬

ample of the first year of issue. Highly lustrous
with satiny white surfaces . 59

1948- D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant and lustrous

with a hint of champagne toning . 269

1948- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A brilhant example

with frosty white lustre . 59

Attractive 1949-D Franklin Half DoUar

1949- D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Lustrous with hght

golden sur&ces . 1,875

1949-D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with fully brilhant white lustre. An excel¬
lent combination of quahty and value . 285

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1949-S MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous with
exceptional eye appeal . 159

1949- S MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Sharply struck with

outstanding white lustre . 275

1950 Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). This is an abso¬
lutely superb example with deeply mirrored fields
and lustrous devices on obverse and reverse. This
is the first Frankhn half doUar issue in Proof, and
seldom encountered with cameo contrast. An
important opportunity for the Franklin half dol¬
lar aficionado . 1,375

1950 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A lustrous and attractive

example . 99

1950- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). BriUiant and sharply

struck with frosty lustre . 139

1951 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Lustrous golden sur¬
faces . 319

1951 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Highly lustrous with

frosty white surfaces . 89

1951- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A pleasing example

with frosty white lustre . 99

1951-S MS-65 FBL (PCGS). A briUiant example
of this scarce issue . 1 ,295

1951- S MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Highly lustrous and

sharply struck. An exceUent combination of qual¬
ity and value . 179

1952 Proof-67 (PCGS). Tliis superb Proof has

exceptional mirrored surfaces with a high degree
of aesthetic appeal. Quahty that you wiU be de¬
lighted with . 875

1952 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). BriUiant and sharply
struck with frosty white surfaces . 219

1952 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A wonderful example
with fiiUy briUiant lustre . 65

1952- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A briUiant, attractive

example for your coUection . 75

Lustrous 1952-S Franklin Half Dollar

1952-S MS-65 FBL (PCGS). BriUiant. Not rare in

lower grades or if indifferently struck, but with
FuU BeU Lines it’s a different story! A find for the

speciahst . 1,350

1953 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). A dehghtful example
with fuUy frosty, fully briUiant lustre. This is an
extremely difficult issue to locate, and is consid¬
ered by specialists to be the rarest Philadelphia

Mint issue with fuU beU lines . 1,295

1953-D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). FuUy lustrous with
frosty white surfaces . 69

1953- S MS-65 (PCGS). An exceedingly important
opportunity. This example is fuUy briUiant with
nearly fliU beU hnes at a fraction of the price. 69

1954 Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). BriUiant with
deeply mirrored fields and attractive cameo con¬
trast . 1,395

1954 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). BriUiant. .. 495
1954 Proof-67 (PCGS). Mirrored fields with frosty

devices . 119

1954 Proof-66 Cameo(PCGS). FuU briUiance and
a beautiful piece . 359

1954 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Outstanding quality

with fuUy briUiant lustre . 55

1954- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). BriUiant and sharply

struck . 49

1954-S MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Sharply struck with

frosty white lustre . 69

1954-S MS-63. BriUiant . 12

1955 Proof-68 (PCGS). A lovely Proof with deeply

mirrored surfaces and light frosty lustre on the
reverse device . 199

1955 Proof-67 (PCGS). Wonderful quahty with

briUiant Proof surfaces . 169

1955 Proof-67 (PCGS). A delightful example
with highly lustrous portrait. The obverse has
heavy cameo contrast while the reverse is fuUy

briUiant . 169

1955 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). The popular “Bugs
Bunny” variety, so named due to the clash marks
located exactly in front of Frankhn’s mouth, giv¬
ing the appearance of protruding teeth, much Uke

the familiar cartoon character . 795

1955 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). BriUiant . 329

1955 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Attractive with frosty

lustre . 47

1956 Type 11. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). Frosty

white devices with fuU contrast against immacu¬
late fields . 295

1956 Type 11. Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Heavily
frosted devices offset from reflective fields. . 295
1956 Type 11. Proof-67 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with
very fight cameo contrast . 99

1956 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Outstanding quality

with briUiant lustre . 45

1957 Proof-68 (PCGS). FuUy frosted devices. 285

While we have a great stock of Franklin half dollars, it will
help you and also help us ifyou have second choices in nrind
when you telephone, fax, or mail your order.

1957 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A delightfhl example
with frosty white lustre . 45

1957 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and attractive. . 19

1957- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Sharply struck and

highly lustrous . 45

1958 MS-66 (PCGS). A lustrous example with
golden brown obverse and briUiant reverse. . 99

1958- D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). This is an excep¬

tional example with outstanding eye appeal. Light
ivory lustre is highhghted by peripheral irides¬
cence . 395

1958- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). FuUy brilhant with

frosty lustre . 45

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1 959 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with sharp

design elements . 59

1959- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A briUiant and attrac¬
tive example . 59

1959- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Attractive quahty

with hght iridescent toning . 59

1960 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A lovely example with

briUiant lustre . 57

1960- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Extremely attractive

and sharply struck with briUiant lustre . 89

1961 Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). Exceptional qual¬

ity with heavily lustrous obverse device and hght
cameo contrast on the reverse . 99

1961 Proof-68 (PCGS). A superb Proof with bril¬
hant mirrored surfaces . 69

1961- D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant and lus¬
trous . 975

1961- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Sharply struck with

briUiant lustre . 99

1962 Proof-68 (NGC). BriUiant with fight periph¬
eral toning . 79

1962 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Highly lustrous with

exceptional aesthetic appeal . 189

1962- D MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant centers with gold

peripheral toning . 350

1962- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Highly lustrous and

attractive . 99

1963 Proof-68 (PCGS). A superb briUiant Proof

with obverse cameo contrast . 59

1963 Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). Exceptional qual¬
ity with nice cameo contrast between mirrored

fields and lustrous devices . 75

1963 MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant . 39

1963 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Choice quality with
lustrous white surfaces . 99

1963- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Sharp and brUliant. 29

1963-D MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant . 19

Kennedy Half Dollars

1964 Proof-69 Cameo (PCGS). BriUiant silvery
Proof surfaces with hght cameo contrast. ... 225

1964 Proof-69 (PCGS). BriUiant . 59

1964 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). BriUiant. 450
1964 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). BriUiant and attrac¬
tive with hght cameo contrast . 79

1964-D MS-66 (PCGS). BriUiant . 49

1973-S Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example with amazing cameo contrast. 99

Silver dollar references;

Walter Breen’s Complete Encyclopedia ofU.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. One of the best silver dollar source books —
along with lots of other information. 754 pages, illustrated.
Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135, before your
discount.

The Rare Silver Dollars Dated 1804 and The Exciting
Adventures of Edmund Roberts. By Q. DavidBowers. Take
a voyage on the V.S.S. Peacock as it delivers the “King of
Coins” to the Sultan ofMuscat. Includes over 100 biogra¬
phies of numismatists. Illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No.
BBM-407. List $69.95, before your discount.

A Buyer’s Guide to Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the
United States. By Q. David Bowers. Second Edition. A
treasure trove of information on these popular series. 1997
prices for every date and mintmark. 304 pages, illustrated.
Softbound. Stock No. BBM-402. List $19.95, before your
discount.

Crime of 1873 — The Comstock Connection. By Robert
Van Ryzin. T akes you through this pivotal epoch in western
history - life in the silver mines of Nevada’s Comstock
Lode, the minting of the popular Carson City dollars, and
much more. 300 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No.
BVA-980. List $34.95, before your discount.

America’s Silver Dollars. Edited by John M. Kleeberg.
Articles pertaining to silver dollars as presented at the Ameri¬
can Numismatic Society’s Coinage of the Americas Con¬
ference. 127 pages, illustrated. Cloth Hardbound. Stock
No. BAN-21 1 . List $25, before your discount.

Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan and
Peace Dollars. By Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis.
A brand new edition of this popular book. 534 pages,
illustrated. Softbound- Stock No. BVA-710. List $79.95,
before your discount.

The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties: The VAM Keys,
By Michael S. Fey, Ph.D. andJeffOxman. A synopsis of the
top 1 00 most popular Morgan dollar varieties. Excellent for
those who wish to “cherrypick” for valuable die varieties.
137 pages, illustrated. Spiral bound. Stock No. BFE-300.
List $24.95, before your discount. Also available in
Leatherette. Stock No. BFE-301. List $24.95, before your
discount.

United States Clad Coinage. By Ginger Rapsus. This
interesting study discusses the end of silver coinage, the
composition of the new clad coins, and gives mintage figures
for all issues and dates. 174 pages, illustrated. Softbound.
Stock No. BRA-51 1. List $12.95, before your discounf.

Draped Bust Dollars

Desirable 1798 Heraldic Eagle Dollar

1798 Heraldic Eagle. Bowers-Borckardt 96,
Bolender-6. EF-40 (NGC). A lovely example
of the first year of issue for this design type. At¬
tractive hght gray surfaces with shghtly lighter
devices. This is a choice quahty example with
traces of lustre visible in the protected areas
around the devices. Nicely centered with fully
defined obverse and reverse borders. This is an
example of the Knobbed 9 date style . 2,450

Pleasing 1798 Heraldic Eagle Dollar

1798 Heraldic Eagle. BB-124, B-24. VF-20

(NGC). Deep grayish brown toning with shghtly
fighter devices. Pleasing surfaces with only a few
very minor imperfections. This is an attractive
example that is sure to please . 1,575

Desirable 1799/8 Silver Dollar

1799/8 15 Stars Reverse. BB-141, B-3. AU-50

(NGC). A wonder&l example with pleasing hlac
and gray toning, combined with attractive periph¬
eral iridescence. In our opinion, this example
deserves a finer grade than that assigned. . 5,275

Lustrous 1799/8 Silver Dollar

1799/8 15 Stars Reverse. BB-141, B-3. AU-50.

Mottled hght gray and hlac with attractive, lus¬
trous surfaces. An outstandir^ example with sharp
design elements and fully defined obverse and
reverse borders . 3,750

1799 BB-157, B-5. F-15 (ANACS). An attractive
hght gray example with a planchet flaw at 3:30. An
example for your date or type collection. .. 1 ,095

Attractive 1799 Silver Dollar

1799 BB-168, B-22. VF-25 (PCGS). A splendid

specimen with deep gray and steel sur&ces, fighter
on the devices. This die marriage is instandy rec¬
ognized by the bisecting die crack on the reverse,
horizontally from 9:00 to 3:00 . 1,750

Lustrous 1800 Silver Dollar

1800 BB-192, B-19. AU-53. Light gray surfaces
with faint amber toning, especially on the high
points of the reverse design. A few minor surface
imperfections are noted. This is a pleasing ex¬
ample with considerable remaining lustre. Given

We invite readers to submit questions relating to American numismatics. Those deemed
to be of general interest will be answered in this column by our editor, Q. David Bowers.

M.H. ASKS: In reading one of the
Numismatist’s Companion books you pub¬
lished, I understand you are interested in
trivia and technicalities. Here are two:

1 ) 1 have a very early copy of your book.
Coins and Collectors, published by Bonanza
Books. On the paper cover of your book
your last name is spelled as Boweps! Did
you know this?

2) I was reading some back issues of The
Coin Collector. In the Sept.15, 1997, issue
#60, page 8: “Under 60 years ago; Ray
Merena was born in the little town of
Westover, NY.” I could not find this town
on a recent Rand Me Nally map. Where is it?
Does it still exist?

CC ANSWERS: I’ve been called a lot of
things, but “Boweps” is a new one on me!
Coins and Collectors was first published by
ourselves in 1964. Years later, probably no
earlier than the 1970s, Bonanza Books
latched on to the title, secured reprinting
rights, and, I believe, published well over
100,000 copies over a period of time. This
book, with the Bonanza imprint, popped up
everywhere, and I received a lot of mail from
readers who used it to discover numismat¬
ics. Even today, every once in a while some¬
one, who by now is an old-timer, says that
this book got them started.

Under Bonanza, the “Boweps” error was
made, as you point out I hadn’t heard of it
before. Presumably, it was caught early-on.

Concerning Westover, this was and
probably still is a district of Endicott, New
York, notfarfrom Binghamton and Johnson
City. Endicott, Binghamton, and Johnson
City were once known as the “Triple Cit¬
ies,” and perhaps still are. When Jim Ruddy
started his rare coin business in Johnson
City in 1953 it was called the Triple Cities
Coin Exchange for this reason. This busi¬
ness was succeeded on April 15, 1958, by
the Empire Coin Co., Inc. (Jim Ruddy and
QDB). Ray Merena was hired as general
manager of Empire in 1 962. The rest, they
say, is history.

• • •

W.W. ASKS: Dave, I began the daunt¬
ing task of trying to assemble a complete set
of $3 gold pieces, and as you already know
there isn’t too much information in print
concerning the series.

When I saw your Boss Museum Sylloge
book offered for sale mentioning that there
was information regarding this particular
denomination, I was a bit excited. In order
to make an informed decision on whether
to purchase the book. I’d like to know how
extensive, or in-depth the information is.
Thank you in advance and keep up the great
work. I look forward to your informative
articles and books.

CC ANSWERS: I think you will like the
book— for it contains a heck of a lot of useful
information on $3 coins and other gold,

too. The cost of the book is but a fraction
of the cost of even a “common” $3, and I
expect it will greatly increase your enjoy¬
ment of the series.

However, if you consider it risky, you
might BORROW a copy free from the ANA
Library, look it over, and then make a
decision. Enough copies have been printed
that I don’t anticipate running out of stock
for the next year or so.

• • •

D.R.A. ASKS: Having been at the col¬
lecting game for six years now, and having
bought from many different places (Bowers
and Merena Galleries remains by far the
best), I know that grading of coins, even of
certified coins, can vary widely. I have read
what you have had to say on the illogical
aspect of using a single number to represent
“everything” about a coin, as the grading
services do.

My question is this: why don’t grading
services add other information such as the
things you mention— strike, planchet qual¬
ity, eye appeal, and anything else? This
could be done in the form of notes or an
opinion on the holder, in addition to the
regular number. Not everybody has access
to the Bowers and Merena Galleries staff
expertise, and this would surely help a lot
of people out in the field. This would be
particularly desirable for the Internet, such
as on eBay, where just about anyone and
everyone can be a “coin dealer.” What do
you think?

CC ANSWERS: I think the idea is dandy
in concept. Probably why it will never suc¬
ceed is that numbers have a pseudo-scien¬
tific aspect, and, also, they can be charted,
put in columns, added up, multiplied, or
whatever. Ifotherfactors were added, these
would be very hard to evaluate.

On the other hand, if these notations
were to be added, as you Suggest, than
those who wanted to use the basic numbers
could do so, but those who purchased coins
could make their decisions based upon the
comment. As ideal as this might sound, this
probably would also have its disadvantages,
in that some comments would probably
become “diluted” or biased by the pressure
of market demand.

Probably the bottom line is this: Con¬
tinue your own connoisseurship, which is
excellent based upon your experience, and
buy only pieces that you feel have good
quality, strike, eye appeal, and so on— just as
we do when we buy coins for our own
inventory.

In the meantime, much of the rest of
the world can enjoy the numbers. As
strange as it may seem, although I person¬
ally have been an advocate of quality for a
longtime, the vast majority of coin buyers
reallydon’tcare— anumberon acoin is the
be-all and end-all.

the current market conditions for early dollars,
this represents an important opportunity. 5,750

1802 VF-20 DoUar

1802 BB-241, B-6. VF-20 (ANACS). Pleasing
pewter gray surfaces with some golden high¬
lights . 1,775

Gobrecht Dollar

Attractive 1836 Gobrecht Dollar
1836 Judd-60 Restrike. Proof-50 (PCGS). Light
hairlines over reflective silver surfaces, cleaned in
the past and now beginning to acquire natural
gold toning, visible along the border. Die ahgn-
ment IV with the eagle flying level in respect to
the horizontal axis of the obverse . 8,450

Gobrecht dollars are identihed by, among other factors,
four different die alignments. These are signified by the
eagle flying either level or upward, with respect to the
horizontal or vertical axis of the obverse. It’s almost enough
to make your head spin. There is, however, an easier way.
Simply determine which two letters on the reverse are
exactly opposite Miss Liberty’s head. Die Alignment I has
Liberty’s head opposite DO ofDOLLAR. Die Alignment
II has Liberty’s head opposite ES of STATES. Die Align¬
ment III has Liberty’s head opposite NE of ONE. Finally,
Die Alignment IV has Liberty’s head opposite OF.

The Coin Collector

Liberty Seated Dollars

1842 AU-50 (PCGS). Unifonn light to medium
gray-gold toning over problem free surfaces. For
the collector who desires the increasingly difficult
to find natural looking coins . 695

Desirable Mint State 1862 Dollar

1862 MS-60 (SEGS). Highly lustrous and attractive

with silvery white surfaces. This is an extremely
important opportunity for the specialist. Civil
War era Liberty Seated doUars in Mint State qual¬
ity are few and far between . 2,950

1863 EF-45. A delightful light gray example with
very faint peripheral toning. Traces of lustre re¬
main visible. A very scarce Civil War issue. 975

Choice 1871 Seated Dollar

1871 MS-64 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous example
for the date speciahst or type coUector. Both ob¬
verse and reverse have outstanding ivory lustre
with frosty surfaces. Sharply struck with even
most of the star details fully defined. While con¬
sidered a common date, this is among the top
quahty circulation strike examples surviving ten
day. PCGS has only certified five examples at the
higher MS-65 grade level . 6,945

^ April 1, 2002

1873 Seated. AU-58 (PCGS). An outstanding
example with virtually complete ivory lustre and
lovely iridescent torring along the borden ofboth
obverse and reverse. An elusive issue in higher
quality . 950

Morgan Silver Dollars

1878 8 Tailfeathers. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant and
lustrous with satiny surfaces and shghtly prooflike
obverse. Very faint peripheral toning is visible on

the obverse . 319

1878 8 Tailfeathers. MS-62 (PCGS). Highly attrac¬
tive with brilliant white lustre . 139

1878 7 Tailfeathers. Revene of 1878. MS-63 (NGC).

Sharply struck and with brilliant lustre . 79

1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS-63
(PCGS). A lovely example with fully brilliant

white lustre . 145

1 878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-64 (PCGS).
Choice quality with dehghtful silvery white lus¬
tre . 359

1878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-63 PL
(PCGS). Fully brilfiant with prooflike fields and

fight cameo contrast . 245

1878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-63 (PCGS).
A frosty example with brilfiant white lustre. 215

1878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-61 (NGC).

A brilfiant and attractive example . 139

1878-S MS-65 (PCGS). A splendid gem with sat¬
iny white obverse. The reverse has vivid amber

and iridescent toning . 225

1878-S MS-64 (PCGS). A brilfiant example with
exceptional silver lustre . 79

1878- S MS-63 DMPL (PCGS). Choice quality for
the grade with exceptional cameo contrast. 139

1879 MS-65 (PCGS). An elusive issue in gem qual¬

ity. This example is fully brilliant with firosty white
lustre and exceptional aesthetic appeal . 975

1879- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilfiant. This is

a wonderful example with very fight gold ton¬
ing strictly confined to the obverse and reverse
rims . 395

1879-S Reverse of 1878. MS-64 (PCGS). Lus¬
trous with fight toning. Nice strike. Very scarce

variety! . 1,395

1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-66 (PCGS). A spec¬
tacular gem example with satiny white lustre. 2 1 9

1879- S Reverse of 1879. MS-64 (PCGS). A sharp

impression with brilliant lustre . 55

Cameo Proof 1880 Morgan Dollar

1880 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). This is an abso¬

lutely wonderful Proof with bright surfaces and
hints of very fight toning. Considerable cameo con¬
trast is visible, especially on the obverse . 3,395

Deep Mirror Prooflike 1880
Morgan Dollar

1880 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Brilfiant mirrored

fields with wonderfully frosty devices . 1,575

1880- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply

struck with desirable gold and iridescent ton¬
ing . 159

1880-S Second 8 over 7. MS-66 PL (PCGS). A
stunning prooflike gem example of this scarce
variety. Fully brilfiant with outstanding eye ap¬
peal . 975

1880-S MS-66 (PCGS). A highly attractive ex¬
ample with satiny white lustre . 219

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilfiant . 98

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1880- S MS-63. Brilfiant . 35

1881 MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with vi¬
brant gold toning . 109

1881 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 109

1881- CC MS-65 (PCGS). Brilfiant and sharply

struck with frosty white lustre . 645

1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with a
whisper of champagne toning and a trace of lilac

along the reverse border . 219

1881-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilfiant and highly lus¬
trous . 98

1881-S MS-64 PL. Brilfiant . 79

1881-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1881-S MS-63 PL (PCGS). Fully brilliant and at¬
tractive piece with fight cameo contrast . 69

1881- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and appealing lus¬
tre . 39

Cameo Proof 1882 Morgan Dollar

1882 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). This is an abso¬
lutely wonderful Proof with deeply mirrored
fields and fight cameo contrast. Very faint cham¬
pagne toning on both obverse and reverse. 3,250

1882 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding gem with
brilliant silvery white lustre and lovely gold ton¬
ing along the reverse border . 549

1882 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilfiant with silvery

white lustre . 59

1882 MS-63 DMPL (PCGS). A pleasing example
with prominent cameo contrast . 279

1882- CC MS-66 (PCGS). A superb gem with bril¬
fiant and frosty white lustre . 1,295

1882-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant, satiny sur¬
faces . 419

1882-CC MS-64 (PCGS). An impressive example

with frosty lustre . 165

1882-0 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). A lovely cameo
example with brilfiant obverse and reverse. 975

1882-O/S. MS-62 (PCGS). Brilfiant with satiny

lustre and subliminal toning . 495

1 882-O/S. VAM-3. MS-60 (ANACS). FuUy bril¬
fiant with frosty lustre . 179

1882-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant . 54

1882-S MS-64. Brilfiant . 48

1882- S MS-63. Brilliant . 39

1883 MS-65 (PCGS). An impressive gem with bril¬
fiant lustre . 139

1 883 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with brilfiant

white surfaces . 57

1883- CC MS-66 (PCGS). A gorgeous gem with

a nearly perfect complexion . 745

1 883-CC MS-65 PL (PCGS) . A wonderful example

with mirrored fields and lustrous devices . 425

1883-CC MS-65 (NGC). Fully brilfiant witli sil¬
very white lustre . 325

1883-CC MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example from
this western Mint. Fully brilfiant with consider¬
able eye appeal . 325

1883-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant and lustrous. 139

1883-0 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Brilliant with cameo
contrast . 85

1883- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilfiant with satiny

lustre . 48

1884 MS-66 (PCGS). A splendid gem with bril¬

fiant, frosty white lustre. A desirable example for
date or type collectors . 995

1884 MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example, sharply

struck and with full brflfiance . 59

1884- CC MS-65 (PCGS). A fiilly brilfiant and at¬
tractive example with frosty white lustre. ... 299

1884-CC MS-65. Brilfiant and sharply struck. 299

1884-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant . 139

1884-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant and lustrous. 49

1884-0 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely brilfiant ex¬
ample . 39

1884-S AU-58 (PCGS). Lightly abraded surfaces.
At first glance, this appears to be fully Mint State.
Upon closer inspection, we do not find any breaks
in the brilfiant lustre . 2,450

1884- S AU-53 (ANACS). Light gray with faint
amber toning and virtually complete lustre. 295

1885 MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny gem with very faint

champagne on the reverse . 299

1885 MS-65 (PCGS). A sharply struck gem with

brilfiant lustre . 99

1885 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). An exceptional ex¬
ample with brilfiant lustre and cameo contrast. 189
1885 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Impressive quality with

mirrored fields and cameo contrast . 89

1885 MS-63 PL (PCGS). An attractive example. 55
1885 MS-63. Brilfiant with frosty lustre . 38

1885 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilfiant and attractive. . 38

1885- CC MS-62 (PCGS). FuUy brilfiant with

lovely rose toning along the lower obverse bor¬
der. In a first generation PCGS holder . 329

1885-0 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and beautiful. 365

1885-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant white lustre . 98

1885-0 MS-64 PL (PCGS). A lovely example with

brilfiant lustre and fight cameo contrast . 79

1885-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant . 49

ASK! Ask about the Bowers and Merena Morgan Dollar
Society. We offer you a convenient way to build a beautiful
set of Morgan dollars on a coin by coin, month by month
basis. Check it out, and sign up today. When you “sign up”
you are not under any continuing obligation, as you can
discontinue membership at any time. In fact, we are never
content to rest on our laurels, and each new shipment to you
has to be excellent, perhaps our passion for quality is why we
have many clients who have been buying from us for 45
years or more (we started business in 1953).

1885-0 MS-63. Brilfiant and lustrous . 39

1885- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive with brilfiant

lustre . 39

1886 MS-67 (NGC). A superb gem with frosty

white lustre . 795

1886 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilfiant and lustrous. . 239
1886 MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Deeply mirrored
with brilfiant devices. Outstanding cameo con¬
trast wiU capture your attention . 775

1886 MS-65 (NGC). Brilfiant with frosty lustre. 98

1886 MS-64 (NGC). Brilfiant . 49

1886 MS-64 (PCGS). A brilfiant example with

frosty lustre . 49

1886 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilfiant . 39

1886 MS-62 (PCGS). Attractive and lustrous. 29

1886- S MS-63 (PCGS). FuUy brilfiant and sharply

struck . 295

1886-S MS-60 (NGC). A lovely example with
splashes of iridescent toning . 239

1887 MS-65 (PCGS). A delightful gem with bril¬
fiant lustre . 98

1887 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Sharply struck with bnl-

fiant lustre and cameo contrast . 96

1887 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilfiant and lustrous. ... 49

1887 MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant . 35

1888 MS-65 (PCGS). Exceptional quality with bril¬
fiant white lustre . 215

1888 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilfiant with frosty

lustre . 55

1888-0 MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy lustrous with frosty
surfaces . 59

1888- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant and attractive. 42

Cameo Proof 1889 Dollar

1889 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). This is a splen¬

did Proofwith brilliant mirrored surfaces and lus¬
trous devices. An exceptional cameo Proof that is
sure to please . 3,595

1889- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant example with

satiny lustre and very fight peripheral toning on
the obverse . 295

Impressive 1890-CC Morgan Dollar

1890- CC MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). This is an ab¬

solutely wonderful example with briUiant lustre
and outstanding cameo contrast. A coin for the
connoisseur . 2,450

The Coin Colleirtor ^ April 1 , 2002

1890-S MS-65 (PCGS). A splendid gem with fuDy
brilliant and frosty white lustre . 995

1890- S MS-63 (PCGS). An attractive and brilliant

example . 109

1891 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with bril¬
liant lustre . 145

1891- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with outstanding

lustre . 129

1891- CC MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with

frosty silver lustre . 685

Gem 1892-CC Morgan Dollar

1892- CC MS-65 (NGC). Highly lustrous with

slightly prooflike fields and faint cameo contrast.
Slight peripheral toning is noted at upper obverse.
This is a wonderful gem quahty example from the
popular western Mint . 6,950

Exquisite 1892-CC Dollar

1892-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
frosty lustre on both obverse and reverse de¬
vices, framed by satiny and reflective fields.
An exceptional gem example for the connois¬
seur . 6,950

1892-CC MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
sharp design features and frosty lustre . 935

1892-CC MS-60 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
exceptional lustre. This is an outstanding example
for the grade . 539

1892-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 579

1893 MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
ivory lustre and peripheral gold toning. ... 1 ,395

1893 EF-40 (PCGS). Natural light gray surfeces. 199

1894 VF-20. A lovely example with pleasing hght

gray surfaces . 495

Lustrous 1895-0 Dollar
1895-0 AU-58 (NGC). An outstanding example
with virtually complete frosty lustre. As close to
full Mint State as you can possibly find. We are
certain you will be delighted with this lovely dol¬
lar . 3,195

1896 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilhant and frosty with hints

of amber toning . 169

1896 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty lustre. 79
1896 MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with attractive gold toning . 39

1897-0 MS-61 (NGC). An outstanding example of
tills scarce date with frilly brilhant lustre. .. 1,150

1897-0 AU-55 (NGC). BriUiant with nearly com¬
plete lustre . 195

1897- 0 AU-55 (NGC). Much mint lustre re¬
mains . 195

1898 MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding gem with

brihiant and frosty white lustre . 1,250

1898 MS-65 PL (PCGS). A lovely gem with

cameo contrast . 495

1898 MS-65 (PCGS). Fuhy brihiant with excep¬
tional eye appeal . 219

1898 MS-63 (PCGS). Brihiant . 39

1898- 0 MS-66 (PCGS). A gem quality example

with brihiant lustre . 319

1898-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brihiant with exceptional
eye appeal . 119

1898- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brihiant . 49

1899 MS-65 (PCGS). Brihiant and frosty with pe¬
ripheral heather toning . 695

1899 MS-64 (PCGS). A dehghtful example with
brihiant lustre . 209

1899- 0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brihiant and lustrous. 129

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Gold Dollars

1855 TYII AU-55 (PCGS). A lustrous and at¬
tractive piece exhibiting only slight wear on
the high points of the design. An excellent

choice for the type cohector . 1,125

1860-S MS-62 (NGC). Only 13,000 minted.
This example is quite weh stmck and has ex-
cehent lustre . 3,950

Quarter Eagles

1846-0 AU-58 (PCGS). Having a better than av¬
erage strike for the issue. Very lustrous with only
a touch of friction on the liigh points. .. 3,375

1847 AU-55 (NGC). A weh struck and lus¬
trous piece . 1,495

1848 AU-55 (PCGS). Having a smah mintage

of 7,497 pieces. This example has attractive
mehow coloration . 2,395

1878 MS-63 (PCGS). A bright and very flashy

piece with minimum marks for the grade.
This coin would be a nice way to spice up a
type set . 829

1878-S AU-58 (PCGS). A bright and lustrous
piece with only a touch of friction on the high

points . 365

1884 AU-58 (NGC). A tiny mintage of but
2023 pieces. Weh stmck and having nice lus¬
tre and only the shghtest friction on the high

points of the design . 995

1886 AU-58 (NGC). Only 4088 examples
stmck. This coin has lustrous and attractive

surfaces . 725

1914-D MS-64 (PCGS). A bright a lustrous
piece with a boldly struck mint mark. The
most pleasing example we’ve encountered in
some time . 3,995

Three Dollar Gold

1879 MS-63 (NGC). A bright and lustrous

piece that has extraordinary eye appeal. Add
some zest to your type set by including this
lower mintage issue . 5,195

HalfEagles

1839 MS-61 (NGC). An unusual opportunity
for the cohector who wishes to own a pleas¬
ing example of this elusive first year of issue
for the Coronet type. A weh stmck piece with
frosty lustre and minimum marks . 4,950

1839 AU-53 (PCGS). A most pleasing ex¬
ample. Plenty of lustre for the grade. . 1,450

1840 MS-61 (NGC). A scarce and priced issue

in uncirculated condition. This example is
weh stmck and lustrous. Sure to please qual¬
ity . 4,650

1840 AU-58 (PCGS). A lustrous piece with just
a touch of friction on the high points. 2,650
1851 AU-58 (NGC). Excehent lustre and
minimum marks provide this coin with strong

eye appeal . 895

1854 AU-53 (NGC). Conservative grading,
nice lustre and minimum marks makes this
coin an excehent choice . 595

1890- CC MS-61 (NGC). A bright and weh

struck example with excellent lustre and
minimum marks for the grade . 1 ,650

1891- CC AU-55 (PCGS). A lustrous and

pleasing example with only a touch of friction
on the high points . 595

1891-CC AU-50 (PCGS). A weh stmck coin
with nice lustre and excehent eye appeal. 560

Eagles

1888 AU-58 (NGC). Weh stmck and lustrous.

A nice choice . 525

1893 MS-62 (PCGS). Pleasing frosty lustre. An
excellent coin to include in a type set. .. 369
1895 MS-60 (PCGS). Fuhy lustrous and having
fewer than expected marks for the grade. 245
1901 MS-62 (PCGS). A bright, lustrous and

most attractive coin . 369

1901-S MS-66 (PCGS). A weh struck piece
with outstanding lustre. Quahty that will im¬
prove most any type set . 6,250

1901-S MS-62 (PCGS). Bright, lustrous and

very nice for the grade . 369

1904-0 MS-62 (PCGS). A weh stmck and very
lustrous piece. A nice example of this scarcer

issue . 875

1906-D MS-62. A bright an attractive example
of this first $10 gold denomination struck at

the Denver Mint . 395

1906-D MS-60 (PCGS). A well stmck piece
with fewer than expected marks for the

grade . 345

1907 Indian AU-58 (PCGS). Having excehent
lustre and minimum marks. Just a touch of

friction on the high points . 519

1908-D NM AU-55 (PCGS). Fewer than ex¬
pected marks. A nice choice . 585

Double Eagles

1850 AU-55 (PCGS). A well stmck and lus¬
trous piece. Having fewer contact marks that
many technically uncirculated examples we

have seen . 3,995

1855-S EF-45 (PCGS). Having nice lustre for
the grade and fewer than expected contact

marks . 1,295

1859-S AU-50 (PCGS). Excehent frosty lustre
in a greater amount than would be expected

for the grade . 1 ,550

1871-S AU-58 (NGC). A weh stmck example

with strong eye appeal . 1 ,595

1875-S AU-53 (PCGS). Nice lustre and none
of the heavy marks that are often found on this

issue . 595

1899-S MS-62 (PCGS). Great lustre and very

close to deserving a higher grade . 689

1903 MS-63 (PCGS). Lots oflustre and strong

eye appeal . 645

1906-S MS-62 (PCGS). Excehent lustre and

high end quahty for the grade . 575

1908-D NM MS-63 (PCGS). Minimum
marks for the grade affords this coin great eye

appeal . 929

1909/8 MS-61 (NGC). Good lustre and mini¬
mum marks for the grade. A very acceptable

example of this popular overdate . 1,695

1911 MS-62 (PCGS). Weh stmck and of pleas¬
ing quahty . 695

1913-D MS-63 (PCGS). Minimum marks for

the grade . 875

1922-S MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty lustre and a
very nice example of this scarcer issue. 2,295
1922-S AU-55 (PCGS). Minimum marks
and just a touch of friction on the high
points . 939

1899-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilhant with a trace of
peripheral gold . 129

1899-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilhant with hght gold
toning . 55

1899-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fuhy brihiant with excep¬
tional lustre . 55

1899- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Bnhiant . 39

1900- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brihiant . 59

1900- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Brihiant . 45

1901 AU-58 (NGC). Highly lustrous with brihiant

surfaces . 1,395

1901- 0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brihiant with hghtly re¬
flective fields . 179

1901-0 MS-64 (PCGS). A pleasing example. . 59

1901- S AU-53. Pleasing quahty with considerable

lustre . 229

1902 MS-65 (PCGS). A brilhant and attractive

example . 499

1902- 0 MS-65 (PCGS). Pleasing quahty with

splashes of very hght toning over lustrous sur¬
faces . 139

1902-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brihiant and lustrous. 139

1902-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brihiant . 49

1 903 MS-65 (PCGS) . A lovely gem with frosty bril-

hance . 219

Mint State 1903-S Dollar

1903-S MS-62 (NGC). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample for the grade with fuhy brihiant silver lus¬
tre. Although a scattering of surface marks are
expected, this has the first glance appearance of a
choice Mint State coin. An elusive issue in ah
grades . 4,195

1903- S F-12. A desirable example . 29

1904 MS-62 (NGC). A whisper of golden toning

over satiny, lustrous surfaces . 179

1904- 0 MS-66 PL (NGC). Alovely gem with bright

shver surBces and hghtly reflective fields . 475

1904-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilhant and lus¬
trous . 105

1904-0 MS-64 PL (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with brihiant surfaces and hght cameo con¬
trast . 89

Peace Dollars

1921 Peace High Relief. MS-64 (PCGS) Brihiant
and very beautiful. An above average strike, per¬
haps in the top 20% quality-wise, regarding this
feature . 499

1923 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilhant . 665

1923-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brihiant . 69

1925 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with satiny white lustre . 105

1925- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brihiant and lustrous. 139

1926- D MS-62 (PCGS). Brihiant . 99

1926- D MS-61 (PCGS). Brilhant and with faint

amber toning . 79

1927 MS-62 (PCGS). Very hght gold toning over

frosty lustre . 95

Gem Mint State 1927-D Dollar

1927- D MS-65 (PCGS). An absolutely lovely

specimen with fully brilhant white lustre and
sharp design features. This is an extremely impor¬
tant opportunity for the specialist to acquire a gem
quahty example of this scarce date . 5,350

1927-D MS-64 (NGC). A lovely example with
brihiant white lustre . 615

1927-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brihiant with satiny shver
lustre . 259

Important Gem 1928 Peace Dollar

1928 MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilhant and lus¬

trous example with satiny surfaces and hght
gold toning, shghtly deeper on the reverse. This
issue is considered the key date among all Peace
dollars . 3,250

1928 MS-62 (PCGS). A lovely example of this key
date issue with satiny white lustre . 295

Very Attractive 1934-S Dollar

1934- S MS-62 (PCGS). Just a wisp of golden ton¬

ing over lustrous surfaces. Far fewer marks than
what would be expected for the grade . 1,875

1935- S MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with satiny lustre . 485

1935-S MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with con¬
siderable eye appeal . 309

Eisenhower Dollars

1971- S Shver. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilhant . 29

1972- S Shver. MS-68 (PCGS). Brihiant . 150

1974-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brihiant and lustrous with

hght champagne toning . 245

1974-S Shver. MS-67 (PCGS). Brihiant . 89

TRADE DOLLARS

1873-CC Trade. EF-45 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with pleasing heather and iridescent ton¬
ing. This is a very elusive issue. From the Benson
Cohection . 895

Choice Mint State 1875-S Trade Dollar

1875-S Type I/I. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a splen¬
did example with brihiant, frosty lustre and just a
whisper of champagne toning on the obverse.
This lovely trade dollar would easily qualify for
gem status, if not for a few very minor hairlines
in the fields. This lovely piece whl truly be a keep¬
sake in your cohection . 2,950

The obverses of Type I trade dollars have the two points
of the ribbon with LIBERTY upon it pointing distinctly to
the viewer’s left, while the reverses of the Type I pieces show
a berry below the eagle’s left (viewer’s right) claw. On the
Type II obverse, the ribbon ends point downward, while the
reverse of the Type II pieces lacks a berry.

1877-CC Box with Photo. EF-40. Made as a
novelty, and sold in the 19th century, including
at the World’s Columbian Exposition (Chi-
cago,1893) . 595

Lovely 1877-S Trade Dollar

1877-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fuhy brihiant and sharply
struck with exceptional lustre. This is a wonder¬
ful example of the trade dohar design created by
Wihiam Barber in response to legislation by sh¬
ver interests in Congress . 3,150

1877-S Box with Two Photos. VF-35. Lovely
nostalgic numismatic souvenir . 679

1 877- S VF-30. Pleasing hght gray surfaces with only

a few minor abrasions . 149

Lustrous 1878-S Trade Dollar

1878- S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and highly

lustrous with attractive light gold and iridescent
toning. This is the final year of issue for circula¬
tion strike trade dohars, with the remaining is¬
sues through 1885 only produced in Proof
format. Of course, Morgan dohars were first is¬
sued this same year, filling the need for large
quantities of silver dohar coins required by the
Bland-Ahison Act . 2,995

U.S. GOLD DOLLARS

Gold coinage references:

Walter Breen^s Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Co¬
lonial Coins. The master source, the fountainhead ofinfor-
mation gathered over a long period of years by one of
America’s most highly acclaimed numismatic references.
Copies of this reference maybe found on every numismatist’s
desk here in our offices. An indispensable work. 754 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBR-764. List $135,
before your discount.

TTte Treasure Ship S.S. Brother Jonathan. By Q. David
Bowers. Chronicles of this ill-fated vessel, its loss and
recovery, plus stories of the Gold Rush in San Francisco and
a history of the San Francisco Mint. 416 pages, illustrated.
Hardbound. Stock No. BBM-406. List $69.95, before your
discount.

America’s Gold Coinage. Edited by William E. Metcalf
Articles from the ANS Coinage of the America’s Confer¬
ence. 132 pages, illustrated. Cloth Hardbound. Stock No.
BAN-212. List $15, before your discount.

United States Gold Coins: An Illustrated History. By Q.
David Bowers. The definitive work on American gold
coins. When Secretary of the Treasuryjames Baker wanted
to know about gold coins, he consulted this book. Award
winner. 41 5 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BBM-
135. List $57.95, before your discount.

Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint. By Douglas Winter. A
new edition based on research Doug Winter has done since
the first edition was published. Mintage, rarity ratings, strike
information, surfaces, lustre, die varieties and more. 220
pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BWI-819. List
$.35, before your discount.

The Neighborhood Mint: Dahlonega in the Age of Jack-
son. By Sylvia Gailey Head and Elizabeth W. Etheridge. A
classic in the field of gold coin research, this volume hasjust
been reprinted with the addition of new plates and photo¬
graphs. 206 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BHE-
700. List $30, before your discount.

Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint. By Douglas Winter.
Focuses on gold coins struck at the Dahlonega Mint, includ¬
ing availability and commentary related to striking and die
characteristics. 250 pages, illustrated. Softbound. Stock No.
BWI-818. List $25, before your discount.

United States Ten Dollar Gold Eagles 179S-1804. By
Anthony j. Taraszka. The first systematic compilation of
photographs and detailed descriptions of the known eagle
die marriages. 84 pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No.
BTA-900. List $69.95, before your discount.

Handbook ofZ^^-Century United States Gold Coins. By
David Akers. Much worthwhile information about Saint-
Gaudens and Pratt $2.50, $5, $10, and $20 gold coins. 184
pages, illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BAK-749. List
$19.95, before your discount.

A ugustus Saint-Gaudens 1 848- 1 907: A Master of A meri-
can Sculpture. By Musee des Augustins. This book illus¬
trates tlie work of Saint-Gaudens, his home, and more
including specimens in the museum of the ANS. 215 pages,
illustrated. Hardbound. Stock No. BSG-601. List $69.95,
before your discount. Softbound. Stock No. BSG-600. List
$49.95, before your discount.

Beautiful 1851-C Gold Dollar
1851-C AU-53 (PCGS) Warm yellow orange-

gold. Attractive . 1 ,595

1851-0 AU-53 (PCGS). This is a lovely example
with considerable greenish gold lustre and few
very minor abrasions. Although certainly not a
rarity, this represents an important issue from the

southern Mint . 359

1852 AU-50. An attractive example with lustrous
yeUow gold surfaces and hght orange toning. 235

Important 1855 Gold Dollar

1855 MS-62 (PCGS). A pleasing example of this
important type with lustrous light yellow gold
surfaces and pale olive iridescence. A few very
minor blemishes are expected at this grade level.
This is an extremely sharp example with all ob¬
verse and reverse design elements fully defined.
Struck from very hghtly clashed dies. This is a very

short lived denomination, produced only from
1854 to 1856, and in small quantities. Mint State
examples are always in demand . 6,750

Desirable 1856-S Gold Dollar
1856-S/S AU-50 (NGC). Light yellow gold with
sharp design features and few minor imperfec¬
tions. An important example in the history of our
nation’s coinage . 1,995

Gem Proof 1861 Gold Dollar
1861 Proof-66 (PCGS). Moderately reflective
greenish yellow gold fields with lustrous devices,
providing considerable cameo contrast. All details
are sharply defined. This is an attractive example of
this Proof rarity, and an important opportunity for
the speciahst. This is the only Proof-66 example
certified by PCGS with none finer . 20,500

Lustrous 1861-D Gold Dollar
1861-D AU-58 (PCGS). Highly lustrous greenish
gold surfaces with only a faint trace of wear on the
very highest points. Although a few very minor
hairhnes and surface marks are present, none are
serious. Left obverse and reverse borders are weak
as always, with other design elements boldly de¬
fined. Although the exact mintage of this issue is
unknown (aU examples being struck under Con¬
federate control of the Mint), estimates suggest
between 1 ,000 and 1 ,500 were actually produced.
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tures with Rare Coins, will contain a chapter on the

1861-D gold dollar! . 27,500

1870 AU-58 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with rich yel¬
low gold and faint orange toning. A scarce issue.
Just 6,300 circulation strikes were minted. .. 595
1873 Open 3. MS-62. Outstanding lustre with
sharp design elements. A bright yellow gold ex¬
ample with subhminal pinkish toning and few
very minor abrasions. Raised die line on Liberty’s
neck as seen on several varieties of 1873 and 1874
gold dollars . 525

Superb Gem 1883 Gold Dollar
1883 MS-67 (PCGS). A stunning gem example of
this important issue with highly lustrous yellow
gold surfrces and attractive liglit orange toning. Just
10,800 circulation strikes were minted, and while
most survivors are in higher grade, few can match
the quahty and aesthetic appeal of this gem. 4,695

Proof 1885 Gold Dollar
1885 Proof-62 (PCGS). This delightful cameo
Proof has reflective deep orange lustre with faint
green and hlac toning. A wonderful representa¬
tive of Proof gold coinage; an excellent combina¬
tion of quality and price . 3,950

QUARTER EAGLES
($2.50 GOLD)

1834 Classic. AU-50 (NGC). A pleasant example
of the first year of issue for this design type. Con¬
siderable yellow gold lustre remains with liints of
green . 739

Lustrous 1836 Quarter Eagle
Head of 1835

1836 Head of 1835. Script 8. Breen-6143. AU-

58 (PCGS). An exceptional example for the grade
with virtually complete lustre and vibrant yellow
gold surfaces. You will be pleased with the qual¬
ity of this example . 1,750

1839/8 VF-20 (ANACS). Very fight yeUow gold
with a few minor abrasions and hairfines. This is
a scarce issue, traditionally described as an
overdate, but probably more accurately called a

repunched date . 329

1850 AU-58 (NGC). A sharp example with lus¬
trous light yellow gold surfaces. A few minor hair-
fines and other imperfections are present. .. 739

Buy Three MS-69
Gold Pieces for
Under $200?

Prior to locating some $5 Eagles graded
MS-69 by PCGS we would have also
questioned the possibility, but the “catch”
is that they are modern coins. In this pack¬
age you win receive one each of the 1998,
1999 and 2000 $5 Eagles all encapsulated
in PCGS holders indicating the coins have
heen graded MS-69. If you were to pur¬
chase these coins singly the total price
would be S207. While our small supply
lasts, you can order the three coin package
for only SI 89.

Please don’t delay. We expect a quick
sell out!

The Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002

1851 MS62 (PCGS) Brilliant and lustrous. Very
sharply struck. A great coin! . 795

Choice Mint State 1853 Quarter Eagle
1853 MS-63 (PCGS). This is a wonderful example
with lustrous yellow gold surfaces and sharp de¬
sign features. Although considered by some to be
a “common date,” this is hardly plentiful when
compared to later dates of this design type. An
important opportunity for the date or type collec¬
tor . 1,795

Important High-Grade 1855-D $2.50
1855-D AU-55 (PCGS). For the specialist in
southeastern Mint gold coinage, this represents an
extremely important opportunity. Deep orange-
gold with minor blemishes. Natural planchet
lamination is present at upper obverse, with fight
blue toning in this area. Just 1,123 examples were
minted, one of the lowest Dahlonega Mint pro¬
ductions among all quarter eagles. In fact, the
mintage is second only to 1 856-D. Walter Breen
noted that this issue is not verified in Mint State,
and although three MS-60 examples appear on
the PCGS Population Report, we doubt that these
represent more than one coin. Author Douglas
Winter noted that this date is unknown in Mint
State with just five or six AU grade coins surviv¬
ing . 31,750

1856 AU-58 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample, sharply struck and with deep orange-
gold lustre. 345

1857-S EF-45 (PCGS). Lustrous fight yellow gold
with extremely sharp design features. A first
glance suggests this example is undergraded, with
only a few minor hairlines keeping this from the
higher AU grade level. Despite a moderate mint¬
age of 69,200 coins, this issue is quite elusive in
high grade. In fact, PCGS has only graded five

examples MS-60 or finer . 589

1861 MS-62 (NGC). Sharply struck with brilliant
yellow gold lustre. A few scattered marks are
present. A pleasant candidate for your date or type
collection . 895

Finest Quality 1862/1 Quarter Eagle
1862/1 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with rich,
frosty orange-gold lustre. Every detail is needle
sharp with the overdate features boldly visible. A
lovely coin and an extremely important opportu¬
nity for the specialist. This is tied with one other
example for finest certified by PCGS, and may be
one of the single finest known examples identi¬
fied today. The exact number known today has
not been precisely detennined, however, we be¬
lieve that only a couple dozen exist. This overdate
variety was discovered by Aubrey Bebee in 1962.
Walter Breen suggested that only about 12 ex¬
amples were known when he published his Com¬
plete Encyclopedia . 14,750

Mint State 1871 Quarter Eagle
1871 MS-61 (PCGS). This is a very scarce issue
from a mintage of just 5,300 circulation strikes.
Sharply stmck with frosty yellow gold lustre and
hints of pale orange toning. In aU grades, PCGS
has certified only 20 Mint State examples of this

date . 2,650

1871 AU-58 (NGC). An attractive example with
sharp design features and rich yellow gold lustre.
Slightly prooflike in nature with considerable aes¬
thetic appeal . 1,195

1874 AU-50 (NGC). Light yellow gold with con¬
siderable lustre. A few minor hairfines suggest this
example has been lightly cleaned. An elusive is¬
sue from a mintage of just 3,920 circulation

strikes . 695

1875-S AU-53 (NGC). Pleasing greenish yellow
gold lustre with traces of orange toning. Slightly
prooflike surfaces. This is a highly desirable issue
from a mintage of 11,600 coins, and very much
in demand due to the rarity of its Philadelphia
Mint counterpart . 895

Gem Mint State 1878 $2.50
1878 MS-65 (PCGS). This delightful gem has bril¬
liant and frosty orange-gold lustre with sharply
defined design elements. Attractive and highly
desirable. This is considered a common date
among quarter eagles of the era, yet has a PCGS
population of just 15 coins with only three finer
examples . 3,345

Mint State 1881 Quarter Eagle Rarity
1881 MS-62 (NGC). Sharply stmck with slightly
reflective yellow gold lustre. A few very minor
abrasions are consistent with the grade. We can¬
not overemphasize the importance of this offer¬
ing, with the present example ranking among the
very finest survivors from an original mintage of
just 640 circulation strikes. With another 51
Proofs recorded, the total mintage of this issue
remains at less than 700 coins. Considering both
PCGS and NGC combined, just 20 Mint States
examples of this issue have been certified in all
Mint State grades. Of this total, just six examples
have been graded MS-62 with only two finer

coins . 16,875

1886 MS-60 (ANACS). A rarity among Liberty
Head quarter eagles from a mintage ofjust 4,000
circulation strikes. Highly lustrous with bright
yellow gold and very slightly reflective surfaces. A
few very faint hairfines explain the grade, as a first
glance impression might suggest a much higher
grade . 1,275

1888 MS-62 (PCGS). Light pinkish gold lustre
with soft frosty surfaces. A pleasing example from
a mintage ofjust over 16,000 coins . 525

1893 AU-50. Lustrous fight yellow gold with at¬
tractive surfaces. A minor scrape is visible on
Liberty’s cheek . 265

1896 MS-64 (PCGS). An absolutely lovely example

with sharp design features and exceptional lustre.
Deep yellow gold with faint iridescent toning. Just
19,070 examples were stmck, with this figuring
beginning a mn of higher mintage issues . 995

Gem 1897 Quarter Eagle

1897 MS-65 (PCGS). A splendid gem with extremely
sharp design elements. Fully brilliant with fight
cameo contrast amazing iridescent toning. .. 2,495

Gem Mint State 1900 Quarter Eagle

1900 MS-66 (PCGS). An absolutely incredible

gem with sharp design elements and outstanding
yellow gold lustre. This issue has the second low¬
est mintage of any regular issue quarter eagle from
1900 to 1929. The only lower mintage issue is the
191 1-D rarity. PCGS has only graded one finer
example, an MS-67 . 2,850

Gem Mint State 1901 Quarter Eagle

1901 MS-65 (PCGS). Highly lustrous fight yellow

gold with sharp definition. A few minuscule
abrasions are noted, however, none are serious.
This is an outstanding example that is sure to
please . 2,225

Choice Proof 1902 Quarter Eagle

1902 Proof-64 (PCGS). A wonderful choice Proof

with exceptional aesthetic appeal. Deeply mir¬
rored fields with fight green surfaces and fighter
yellow on the lightly frosted devices. Housed in
a first generation PCGS holder . 9,500

1904 MS-64 (NGC). An impressive example with

choice surfaces and rich yellow gold lustre. An
outstanding candidate for your type set. We know
you will be delighted when you receive this ex¬
ample . 895

Gem Mint State 1905 Quarter Eagle

1905 MS-66 (PCGS). One of the finest gems we

have handled in recent times. An outstanding
example with frosty yellow gold lustre and just a
hint of olive toning. Sharply stmck with pristine
surfaces . 2,395

Lustrous Gem 1906 Quarter Eagle

1906 MS-65 (PCGS) Sharply stmck, brilliant, and

beautiful! . 1 ,595

Indian Quarter Eagles

Choice 1908 “First Year” $2.50

1908 MS-64 (PCGS) A lustrous specimen of the
first year of issue of this innovative design 1,475

1909 MS-63 (PCGS). This is an exceptional ex¬

ample with satiny fight yellow gold lustre. The
Indian quarter eagle series is desirable and popu¬
lar, with numerous challenging coins, however,
no impossible rarities. A very attainable collection
may be formed . 1 ,295

1910 MS-63 (PCGS). An attractive example with

frosty yellow gold lustre and splashes of pale blue
toning . 1,395

1910 MS-62 (PCGS) Brilliant . 469

1911 MS-63 (PCGS). This choice example is sharply

stmck with pleasing yellow gold lustre . 1,195

1911 MS-63 (NGC). Highly lustrous with frosty
yeUow gold surfaces . 1,075

1911 MS-60 (PCGS). Lustrous fight yellow gold

with very pleasing surfaces for the grade . 289

Choice Mint State 1912 $2.50

1912 MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with frosty fight yeUow gold and sharp design fea¬
tures. We are certain you wiU be delighted with
this lovely quarter eagle . 1,695

1912 AU-55 (PCGS). An attractive example with

nearly fuU greenish gold lustre and faint orange
toning on the reverse . 229

1913 MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny yeUow gold lustre

with splashes of orange toning. A lovely example
with exceptional eye appeal . 1 ,275

1913 MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant . 1,275

Lustrous 1914 Quarter Eagle

1914 MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny honey gold. A readily

available date that becomes quite elusive in choice
Mint State. In fact, the 1914 is second only to the
191 1-D in rarity! It is interesting to note that the
total PCGS population in aU grades is lower for
this issue than for any other in the series. A find
for the specialist and connoisseur . 3,795

1914EF-45 (PCGS). Pleasing fight yeUow gold. An
affordable example of this scarce issue . 239

Lovely 1914-D Quarter Eagle

1914-D MS-63 (PCGS). A splendid specimen
with sharp design feamres and deep yellow gold

lustre . 1,695

1915 MS-63 (PCGS). Soft and satiny yeUow gold
lustre with hints of pinkish toning . 1,275

1915 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous and attractive. 469

Sensational 1926 Quarter Eagle
1926 MS-65 (PCGS). This frosty gem has fully
briUiant yeUow gold lustre and exceptional aes¬

thetic appeal . 3,675

1928 MS-63 (PCGS). A superb example with
slightly reflective yeUow gold lustre . 1,095

1928 MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive quality with frosty

yeUow gold lustre . 839

1929 MS-64 (PCGS). Lightly toned and lus¬
trous . 1,275

1929 MS-63 (PCGS). A splendid example with
frosty yeUow gold lustre . 839

THREE-DOLLAR GOLD

1855 AU-55 (PCGS). Brilfiant surfaces. A lovely
example of the second date of the $3 series. 1,295
1860 EF-45 (NGC). Very fight yeUow gold with a
hint of green. A pleasing example with just a few

very minor surface marks . 1,195

1878 Breen-6391. VF-25 (ANACS). Pleasing
fight yeUow gold surfaces with a touch of very pale
orange. This is Walter Breen’s so-caUed overdate
variety, however, we have our doubts and are
pricing it as a “regular” 1878 . 659

Earhi Half Eagles

Impressive 1795 Small Eagle $5
1795 Small Eagle. Breen-2C. Rarity-5. AU-58

(PCGS). Lightly abraded surfaces, however, with
exceptional deep orange-gold lustre and slightly
reflective fields. This is a most attractive example
of the rare SmaU Eagle design type among early
half eagles. Quite sharply stmck with all design
elements boldly defined, e.xcept where obscured
by very fight wear. 1795 half eagles were the ear¬
liest gold coins issued by the Mint with aU ex¬
amples produced fromjuly through September of
that year. We can actuaUy pinpoint the produc¬
tion betweenjuly 21 and September 1 6, 1795, the
fomier date representing the very first deposit of
gold bullion at the Mint for coinage, the latter date
representing the last delivery of half eagles from
the chief coiner to the Mint treasurer. This
Breen-2C variety was one of the very first issues
based on current emission sequences, and was al¬
most certainly minted in late July or very early
August 1795 . 31,250

Lustrous 1800 Half Eagle
1800 B-ID. AU-55 (PCGS). A lovely example with
outstanding greenish gold lustre. Quite sharply
stmck and with a high degree of aesthetic appeal.
We are certain you wUl be delighted with this ex¬
ample. Minor reverse die cracks are noted. 6,250

Lustrous 1809/8 Half Eagle
1809/8 Overdate. B-IA. AU-58 (PCGS). This is
an outstanding example for the grade. Frosty light
yeUow gold lustre is accented by a very faint
greenish hue. Light abrasions are consistent with
the grade. Only this single overdate die marriage
has been identified for the half eagle coinage of
1809, and this is a rather plentiful variety. An
outstanding choice for the type collector. 4,695

1835 EF-45 (PCGS). Pleasing greenish gold sur¬

faces with considerable lustre. A highly desirable
example for the date or type coUector . 739

Splendid 1836 Half Eagle

1836 B-6508, McCloskey-5D. AU-58 (NGC).

Sharply stmck and highly attractive with lustrous
fight greenish gold surfaces. Very minor imperfec¬
tions are noted. A scarce die marriage . 1 ,995

Liberty Head Half Eagles

1844 AU-53 (PCGS). Light greenish gold lustre
with extremely sharp design feamres. An attractive

example with very minor surface marks . 495

1853 AU-58 (NGC). Sharply stmck with virtuaUy
complete lustre and attractive rose toning at lower
obverse and upper reverse . 595

1853 AU-53 (PCGS). A pleasing example with

considerable lustre and attractive fight orange ton¬
ing . 419

1854 AU-53 (PCGS). This attractive example has

considerable lustre with light yeUow gold surfaces.
Walter Breen noted this issue is “very rare above
EF.” . 595

Spectacular 1857-0 Half Eagle
1857-0 AU-58 (PCGS). This is a sensational ex¬
ample with brilUant greenish yeUow gold lustre.
The original reflective nature of this example re-
^ mains visible in the protected areas around de¬
vices. Just 13,000 were stmck in New Orleans
with very few survivors above Extremely Fine. In
fact, PCGS has graded just 47 examples in all
grades with three at this grade level and just two
finer Mint State coins. This was the final New
Orleans Mint half eagle produced prior to the

Civil War . 9,450

1861 AU-58 (NGC). A delightful example with

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1873 Closed 3. AU--S3 Ft liSi. i i streius ligln
yellow gold witli considerable aestlietic appeal. A
scarce issue in higher grades . ddri

Choice Mint State 1880 S5
1880 MS-64 (PCC;S). This is a wonderful quality
example for the date or type collector. Lustrous
light yellow gold devices are nicely framed by re¬
flective fields. A few minor abrasions are present,
none serious. We are absolutely certain that you

will be delighted with this beauty . 1 ,595

1881/0 Overdate. AU-55 (NGC). Deep orange-
gold with vibrant lustre and sharp design ele¬
ments. Minor surface marks are present. Sharp
overdate with all four digits showing plain evi¬
dence of doubling . 995

1 882 MS-62 (PCGS). An outstanding example with
frosty light yellow lustre and deeper yellow toning
along the borders. Only moderately abraded; much

less than expected for the grade . 339

1884-S MS-61 (PCGS). Extremely sharp with
outstanding eye appeal. Deep orange-gold lustre
with satiny surfaces. A scarce issue at a modest
price. An important opportunity for the special¬
ist to acquire this date . 495

1893 MS-60 (PCGS). Frosty yellow gold with a

hint of pink . 229

1893-CC AU-50 (NGC). Very light yellow gold
with considerable remaining lustre. Last year of
coinage operations at the Carson City Mint. Just
60,000 half eagles were coined . 725

Lustrous 1901/0-S Half Eagle
1901/0-S Overdate. MS-64 (PCGS). An impres¬
sive example of this scarce and popular overdate
variety. Sharply defined with rich yellow gold
lustre. PCGS has graded 38 examples at this nu¬
meric level and only 1 1 finer coins, ranging to

MS-66 quality . 2,595

1901-S MS-64 (PCGS). An attractive example
with sharp design features and soft frosty yellow
gold lustre . 1,275

Superb Gem 1904-S Half Eagle
1904-S MS-67 (PCGS). This is an absolutely stun¬
ning, superb gem example for the date specialist
or type collector. Ifyou are seeking the finest, tliis
coin is for you. This lovely gem is sharply struck
and has exceptional satiny yellow gold lustre with
wisps of light pink toning. The surfaces are vir¬
tually perfect. In addition, this is a scarce date with
a mintage of only 97,000 coins, and is quite elu¬
sive in any Mint State grade. PCGS has only cer¬
tified 38 examples in ALL Mint State grades.
Naturally, this is the single MS-67 graded by
PCGS with nothing better. For aU practical pur¬
poses, this is the single finest known 1904-S half
eagle . 27,500

Choice Mint State 1905 $5
1905 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 1,225
1907 MS-64. A lovely half eagle with brilliant lus¬
tre and considerable eye appeal . 1,275

1907-D MS-63 (PCGS). A pleasing, highly lustrous
e.xample with choice sur&ces. An example that you
will certainly be proud to call your own . 569

Indian Half Eagles

1910- S AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous fight yellow gold

with sharp design elements . 725

1911 MS-62 (PCGS). Virtually choice quality with

outstanding rich yellow gold lustre . 615

Mint State 1911-S HalfEagle

1911- S MS-62 (PCGS). An attractive example of

this scarce issue with sharp design elements, deep
yellow gold lustre, and faint bluish toning high¬
lights. An interesting issue, this date ranks 23rd
out of 24 coins in the Indian Head half eagle se¬
ries for mintage. Alternatively, the total number
of examples certified by PCGS suggests that this
ranks just 12th out of 24 coins . 1,595

1911- S MS-61 (NGC). Sharply struck with bril¬

liant, satiny yellow gold lustre. A pleasing example
of this scarce date . 695

1912 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 579

1912- S AU-53 (NGC). Light yellow gold with

considerable lustre. A scarce issue . 495

1913 MS-62 (PCGS). This is a splendid example

with delightful yellow gold lustre and sharp de¬
sign elements . 575

Mint State 1913-S HalfEagle Rarity

1913- S MS-61 (NGC). A wonderful example of

this important issue, featuring sharp design defi¬
nition and rich yellow gold lustre. Subliminal
orange toning adds to the overall appearance of
this rarity . 2,295

Mint State 1914 HalfEagle

1914 MS-63 (NGC). Highly lustrous with frosty light

yellow gold surfaces and a hint of olive. An attrac¬
tive candidate for your type collection . 1,595

Lustrous 1914-D HalfEagle

1914- D MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny yellow gold lustre

with very sharp design features. This is a scarcer
issue from a mintage of just 247,000 coins, and
represents the final half eagle emission from the
Denver Mint . 2,850

1914-D MS-62 (PCGS). BriUiant and frosty with
attractive yellow gold lustre and wisps of orange
toning . 795

l',M4-D MS-(il ('NGt'i. Light yellow gold with
hint' 'll pink tonint . 35

Lustrous Mint State 1915 S5
1915 MS-64 (PCCiS). Sharply struck, brilliant, and
lustrous. A premium quality example ot this halt

eagle variety. Seldom seen so nice! . 3,850

1915-S AU-58 (NGC). An attractive example of
this scarce issue with satiny yellow gold lustre.
Slightly worn only on the very highest design

points . 1,050

1915-S AU-53 (PCGS). A pleasing fight yellow gold
example with considerable remaining lustre. 539

1915- S EF-40. Pale yellow gold surfaces with mi¬
nor hairlines . 459

1916- S MS-61 (NGC). Sharply stnick and lustrous

with fight yellow gold surfaces . 725

1916-S AU-58 (NGC). Greenish yellow gold with
wisps of pinkish orange toning . 435

$10 GOLD EAGLES

Liberty Head Gold Eagles

1840 EF-45 (PCGS). An appealing example with
fight, even wear and considerable lustre for the
grade. A few very minor blemishes are expected.
From a low mintage ofjust 47,338 coins. ... 775
1849 EF-40 (PCGS). Pleasing medium yellow gold
with a hint of pale green. Faint hairlines are
present . 435

Lovely 1849-0 Eagle
1849-0 AU-55 (PCGS). A wonderful example of
this scarce issue with bright greenish gold surfaces.
Virtually fuU lustre and few insignificant abrasions.
Just 23,900 were struck with most survivors in
lower grades. In fact, Walter Breen noted that this
issue was unknown in Mint State. Since the time
he compiled his Complete Encyclopedia in 1988, one
or two such coins have been located. The present
example certaiiJy ranks among the top half dozen

finest . 6,750

1851-0 AU-50 (PCGS). This highly attractive
example seems very conservatively graded, in
our opinion. An outstanding example with
virtually complete lustre and bright yellow
gold surfaces. Although a common date when
all grades are considered, this issue is quite elu¬
sive in higher grades with only about two
dozen known in AU-50 or higher grade lev¬
els . 1,150

Gem 1862 Pattern $10
1862 $10. Liberty Head. Pollock-355, Judd-
297. Proof-65 BN (NGC). Copper. Reeded
edge. Sharply struck with subdued Proof surfaces,
exhibiting deep mahogany brown. This has the
appearance of a “bronzed” example, created
through the use of bronzing powder within the

Mint walls . 4,995

1868 EF-45 (NGC). This is one of the few survi¬
vors from a mintage ofjust 10,800 circulation
strikes. Lightly abraded with pale yellow gold sur¬
faces and hints of pinkish toning. An attractive
example that is sure to please . 1,150

Impressive 1871-CC Eagle
1871-CC AU-53 (PCGS). An extremely impor¬
tant opportunity for the specialist. This lovely
coin has exceptional lustre and very pleasing sur¬
faces. Sharply defined. A few very fight abrasions
are expected. This is an extremely rare issue, re¬
gardless of grade. Just 8,085 examples were
minted with a very small percentage of survivors.
Most are low-grade with even an EF example
being highly unusual. This attractive Almost
Uncirculated example is sure to start your heart

racing! . 16,500

Lovely AU 1881-CC $10
1881-CC AU-58 (NGC) Brilliant and beautiful.
Ever popular rare Carson City issue . 2,450

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1881- 0 EF-40 (ICG). Very fight yellow gold with

hints of green. Microscopic hairlines are noted.
Just 8,350 examples were minted . 875

Important 1882-0 Eagle
Virtually Mint State

1882- 0 AU-58 (NGC). An exceptional example
of this rare date with virtually complete green¬
ish gold lustre and reflective surfaces. Very
sharply struck with outstanding aesthetic ap¬
peal. This is an extremely important opportu¬
nity for the specialist to acquire this rare date,
from a mintage ofjust 10,820 coins. This ex¬
ample is almost certainly among the top 10 for

the date . 3,250

1888-S MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply
struck with hints of pale lilac toning . 375

Lafayette dollar MS-63 (PCGS) . 1,550

Note to Christine: Please insert (PCGS) after
the grade in each fisting

Alabama 2X2. MS-64 (PCGS) . 1,050

Antietam. MS-66 (PCGS) . 875

Arkansas Issues

1935(PCGS) . 99

1935-DMS-65(PCGS) . 279

1935- S MS-65 (PCGS) . 279

1936 MS-65 (PCGS) . 369

1936- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 259

1936-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 109

Bay Bridge. MS-63 (PCGS) . 125

Bay Bridge. MS-65(PCGS) . 299

Boone Issues

1934 MS-64 (PCGS) . 109

1935 MS-64 (PCGS) . 109

1935-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 145

1935 Sm 34 (PCGS) . 179

1935- S Sm 34 (PCGS) . 875

1936 MS-64 (PCGS) . 109

1936 MS-66 (PCGS) . 299

1936- S MS-63 (PCGS) . 115

1938 MS-64 (PCGS) . 419

1938-D MS-65 (PCGS) . 549

1938-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 419

Bridgeport. MS-64 (PCGS) . 169

California. MS-65 (PCGS) . 1,050

Carver-Washington Issues

1951- S MS-65 (PCGS) . 179

1952- D MS-64 (PCGS) . 59

1952- S MS-65 (PCGS) . 159

1953- S MS-65 (PCGS) . 119

1954 MS-65 (PCGS) . 119

Cincinnati Issues

1936 MS-64 (PCGS) . 345

1936-D MS-64 (PCGS) . 365

1936-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 345

Cleveland. MS-65 (PCGS) . 235

Columbia. 1936 MS-65 (PCGS) . 225

Columbia. 1936-D MS-66 (PCGS) . 345

Elgin. MS-65 (PCGS) . 255

Gettysburg. MS-64 (PCGS) . 425

Gettysburg. MS-65 (PCGS) . 699

Grant. MS-63 (PCGS) . 165

Grant. MS-64 (PCGS) . 315

Hawaiian. MS-63 (PCGS) . 2,050

Hudson. MS-64 (PCGS) . 295

Huguenot. MS-64 (PCGS) . 245

Huguenot. MS-65 (PCGS) . 509

Iowa. MS-66 (PCGS) . 149

Lexington. MS-63 (PCGS) . 115

Lexington. MS-64 (PCGS) . 199

Lincoln. MS-64 (PCGS) . 199

Long Island. MS-64 (PCGS) . 129

Lynchburg. MS-64 (PCGS) . 235

Lynchburg. MS-65 (PCGS) . 245

Lustrous 1893 Eagle
Choice Mint State

1893 MS-64. Lustrous satiny surfaces. Not particu¬
larly easy to find in choice Mint State. In fact, this
is among the very finest known examples of this

date . 1,495

1894-0 AU-55 (PCGS). Full brilliance and excel¬
lent lustre. Another carefully selected example
that exhibits fewer than expected abrasions for the
grade. Despite a mintage exceeding 100,000
coins, few examples survive in AU or Mint State

grades . 539

1894-S EF-45 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
fight yellow gold surfaces and traces of lustre. Just
25,000 examples were minted . 395

Choice Mint State 1896-S Eagle
1896-S MS-63 (PCGS). A choice Mint State ex¬
ample of this rarity; an extremely important op¬
portunity for the specialist. Brilliant yellow gold
surfaces, slightly fighter along the borders. PCGS
has graded just three examples (including this)

with a single finer MS-65 coin . 10,500

Maine. Ms-64 (PCGS) . 295

Maine. MS-66 (PCGS) . 1,275

Maryland. MS-64 (PCGS) . 205

Maryland. MS-65 (PCGS) . 350

Missouri. MS-63 (PCGS) . 865

Monroe. MS-63 (PCGS) . 175

Monroe. MS-64 (PCGS) . 485

New Rochelle. MS-65 (PCGS) . 419

Oregon Issues

1926 MS-64 (PCGS) . 165

1926-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 165

1928 MS-65 (PCGS) . 295

1933- D MS-64 (PCGS) . 325

1934- D MS-64 (PCGS) . 215

1936 MS-64 (PCGS) . 165

1936- S MS-64 (PCGS) . 215

1937- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 219

1938- D MS-64 (PCGS) . 245

1939- D MS-64 (PCGS) . 519

1939-S MS-65 (PCGS) . 635

Panama-Pacific. MS-63 (PCGS) . 725

Panama-Pacific. MS-64 (PCGS) . 1,350

Pilgrim. MS-64 (PCGS) . 159

Pilgrim. 1921 MS-65 (PCGS) . 775

Rhode Island Issues.

1936 MS-65 (PCGS) . 239

1936 MS-66 (PCGS) . 650

1936-D MS-65 (PCGS) . 275

1936-S MS-65 (PCGS) . 325

Roanoke. MS-65 (PCGS) . 259

Robinson. MS-64 (PCGS) . 145

San Diego. 1935-S MS-65 (PCGS) . 119

San Diego. 1936-D MS-64 (PCGS) . 89

Sesqui. MS-64 (PCGS) . 655

Spanish Trail. MS-64 (PCGS) . 1,085

Spanish Trail. MS-65 (PCGS) . . 1,225

Stone Mountain. MS-65 (PCGS) . 239

Texas Issues

1934 MS-65 (PCGS) . 175

1935 MS-66 (PCGS) . 265

1935- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 189

1935-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 119

1936 MS-66. ...245

1937 MS-64 (PCGS) . 125

1938-D MS-64 (PCGS) . 309

Vancouver. MS-63 (PCGS) . 435

Vermont. MS-64 (PCGS) . 325

BTW Issues

1948 MS-66 (PCGS) . 495

1949-D MS-65 (PCGS) . 129

1949- S MS-66 (PCGS) . 235

1950- S MS-66 (PCGS) . 295

1951- S MS-66 (PCGS) . 235

Wisconsin. MS-65 (PCGS) . 259

Wisconsin. MS-66 (PCGS) . 315

York. MS-65 (PCGS) . 215

York. MS-66 (PCGS) . 255

Nearly Gem 1897 Liberty Eagle
Among the Finest Certified
1897 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with outstand¬
ing yellow gold lustre. Extremely sharply struck.
Despite a mintage in excess of one million coins,
few choice or gem survivors are known. Just 44
graded with only six finer pieces certified by

PCGS. A Jind for the specialist . 1,795

1897-S AU-55 (PCGS). A bright and lustrous ex¬
ample. An affordable choice for the type collec¬
tor . 429

Choice Mint State 1900-S Eagle
1900-S MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding example
of this condition rarity, having highly lustrous
fight gold surfaces. The San Francisco Mint issued
81,000 of these coins with most survivors either
circulated or very low Mint State quality. Inter¬
estingly, PCGS has certified just six examples at
this grade level with a single finer coin, an MS-
67. We wouldn’t even want to guess how that
coin would be priced! . 4,450

1901 AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply struck with brilliant
yellow gold lustre . 239

Choice 1901-0 Eagle
1901-0 MS-63 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
brilliant, satiny yellow gold lustre. Vciy sharply-
struck, especially for an example from the New
Orleans Mint. Just nine finer e.xamples have been
certified by PCGS . 2,750

Gem Mint State 1901-S Eagle

Extraordinary Quality
1901-S MS-66 (PCGS). A sharply struck example
featuring outstanding deep yellow gold lustre and
e.xceptional aesthetic appeal. A treat for the connois¬
seur, Although this issue is one of the most available
in the entire Liberty eagle series, few examples of
similar quality remain in existence. PCGS has only
certified two finer MS-67 e.xamples. Tlris remains
one of the very finest known . 6,250

Choice Mint State 1903-S $10
1903-S MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
exceptional eye appeal. Bright and frosty yel¬
low gold lustre with splashes of coppery orange
toning . 1,495

Attractive 1905 Eagle
Very Choice Mint State
1905 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply struck
with soft, frosty surfaces. A scarcer date with a
mintage of just over 200,000 coins. Very few
high-quality examples survive. PCGS has only
certified 55 examples at tliis grade level with just

14 finer coins . 1,995

1905 MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply struck
with minimal surface marks . 309

1907- S MS-61 (ANACS). An attractive example

with minimal abrasions. Just 210,500 were struck
in San Francisco . 695

Indian Gold Eagles

1907 Indian. No Periods. AU-58 (ANACS). A
handsome example of the first year of issue with
virtually complete lustre . 489

Choice Mint State 1908-D Eagle
No Motto Rarity

1908- D No Motto. MS-64 (PCGS). An excep¬

tional example with rich orange-gold surfaces.
Highly lustrous and extremely attractive. An im¬
portant rarity among Indian eagles. Just 1 7 e.xamples
have been graded with only five finer . 8,450

1908- D No Motto. AU-58 (PCGS). A pleasing

example of this scarce issue. Satiny light yellow
gold lustre . 695

1909- D MS-61 (NGC). An attractive example

with rich yellow gold lustre and few minor abra¬
sions. This ranks among the scarcer Indian eagles,
from a mintage ofjust 121,540 coins . 795

1909-D MS-60 (NGC). An outstanding example,
highly lustrous and sharply struck . 725

1910 AU-55 (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty yellow

gold lustre . 439

1911 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous light yellow gold

with faint pink toning. This is one ofjust six is¬
sues in the entire Indian eagle series with mint¬
ages exceeding one-half million coins! . 825

Impressive 191 1-D Indian Eagle

1911-D MS-64 (PCGS). An extremely important
opportunity for the specialist to acquire this rarity.
This is an outstanding example with briUiant yellow
gold lustre. From a mintage ofjust 30,100 coins,
PCGS has only certified 82 Mint State examples in
all grades from MS-60 to MS-65. Regarding tliis
example, just 11 have been certified by PCGS as
MS-64 with three finer MS-65 coins. No doubt,
these figures represent some resubmissions, so that
the actual population is likely lower . 33,500

Desirable 1911-D Eagle
1911-D AU-55 (NGC). A pleasing and natural
example with fight yellow gold lustre . 1,495

1911- D EF-45 (NGC). An attractive example with

very fight yellow surfaces. Microscopic hairlines
are present . 795

1912- S AU-55 (PCGS). FuUy brilliant with con¬
siderable pinkish yellow gold lustre . 575

1913 MS-61 (NGC). A wonderful example with
rich and deep yellow gold lustre . 519

1913- S EF-45 (PCGS). This is a splendid example

for the grade with considerable remaining lustre.
One ofjust 66,000 struck . 795

1914- S AU-58 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with rich
yellow gold surfaces and minor abrasions. .. 495

1 9 1 4-S EF-45 (PCGS). An attractive example with

considerable lustre . 429

1915 AU-50 (PCGS). Brilliant and with consider¬
able greenish gold lustre . 399

1926 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with soft,

frosty yellow gold lustre. An outstanding example

for your type collection . 1 ,229

1926 MS-63 (PCGS). Rich yellow gold lustre with

frosty surfaces and faint pink toning . 689

1932 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with subtle toning.
A splendid specimen of the last readily collectible
date of the series . 645

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The Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002

This & That

NOW, HOW ABOUT HELPING THE REST OF US?: “As Enron Corp. reached for
markets overseas. ..it received $1.2 billion in government backed loans from two U.S.-backed
agencies.” (Associated Press). Enron, through nearly 1 ,000 offshore tax havens, also avoided
hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. Your editor (QDB) thinks it is high time that our
elected representatives pay some attention to the finances of the “little people” in the
citizenry— hard working accountants, doctors, lawyers, postal clerks, rare coin dealers,
writers, travel agents, shopkeepers, real estate agents, inventors, automobile sellers,
landscapers, and others who get few if any tax breaks of any kind, very little in the way of
government assistance for anything, and who pay normal or straight taxes year after year.
However, we do get our share of government harassment— tax audits, endless government
forms to fill out, etc. It seems that for the average representative or senator in Washington,
their hard-working constituents come in last As past president of both the American
Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild, I cannot think of a single
tax break or subsidy or worthwhile government assistance program that is in effect for either coin
dealers or coin collectors!

• • •

NONE SEEN SO FAR: At our local and very busy IGA grocery store the owner, Jerry
Hunter, recently said that not a single Sacagawea dollar has ever been taken in at a cash
register there.

• • •

JUST WONDERING: Since 1971 the cloud cover on the earth has increased by 5%,
mostly due to jet plane contrails which act as seeds and generate cirrus clouds. (NASA as
quoted by AP) We can’t help but wonder if the global-warming investigators have checked
into this as a possibility for trapping more warmth.

• • •

KEEPTRYING: Question: Can a person be trained or conditioned not to snore? Answer:
No, despite over 300 devices registered with the U.S. Patent Office as cures for snoring.
(American Academy of Otolaryngology)

• • •

LONG TITLES were all the range in the 19th century, such as this on an 1833 text by
William M. Gouge (a great source book, by the way): A Short History of Paper-Money and
Banking in the United States, including an Account of Provincial and Continental Paper-Money,
to which is Prefixed An Inquiry into the Principles of the System, with Considerations of Its Effects
on Morals and Happiness. The Whole Intended as a Plain ExposiPon of the Way in Which Paper-
Money and Money Corporations Affect the Interests of Different Portions of the Community.
Actually, this is one of the books we’ve considered essential for a long time, in the study of
early American paper money, but it is not widely known in numismatic circles. One of our
two copies was deaccessioned from the New York State Library (perhaps because it hadn’t
been checked out recently?).

• • •

GOLDEN AGE: “There have been over 1 5,000 different United States coin auction sales
since the 1 850s. Today we are in the ‘Golden Age’ of auction catalogues. The ‘phone book’
sized catalogues have more plates than ever before.” (Karl Moulton)

$20 GOLD DOUBLE
EAGLES

Liberty Double Eagles

1852 EF-45 (NGC). Lightly abraded yellow gold
surfaces. A pleasing example for the grade. . 895

Lustrous 1862-S Double Eagle
1862-S AU-55 (PCGS). An outstanding example
for the grade, featuring highly attractive yellow

gold lustre . 2,850

1866 With Motto. AU-50 (PCGS). Light yellow
gold with a hint of green. Considerable lustre re¬
mains. First year of issue for the “Type 11“ de¬
sign . 1,395

1869- S EF-40 (PCGS). An attractive example with

fight yellow gold surfaces and hints of lustre in the
protected areas . 679

1870- S EF-45 (PCGS). A sharp example with

pleasing fight yellow gold surfaces and traces of
satiny lustre . 635

Mint State 1873 Open 3 $20
1873 Open 3 MS-61 (NGC). Outstanding bright
yellow gold lustre. A few scattered abrasions are
consistent with the grade. An excellent choice for

your date or type collection . 1,450

1876 AU-58 (NGC). A lustrous example with pale
pinkish gold surfaces. A popular Centennial year

issue . 695

1876 AU-55 (PCGS). Tills is a lovely example with
considerable orange-gold lustre . 625

Desirable 1876-CC Double Eagle

1876- CC AU-55 (PCGS). A higlily attractive ex¬

ample of this scarce and popular issue. Very lightly
abraded, as expected, with lovely medium yellow
gold lustre. The fields are slightly prooflike in
nature . 2,395

1877- S AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply struck and with

splendid orange gold lustre. First year of issue for
the new “Type III” design . 495

Delightful 1890-CC $20

1890- CC AU-58 (NGC). Satiny greenish gold lus¬

tre with a splash of orange toning on the obverse.
This is an exceptional example for the Carson
City collector . 1 ,650

1891- S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 995

1896- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant, lustrous sur¬
faces . 1,175

1897- S MS-62 (PCGS). Very nearly choice qual¬

ity wdth satiny green-gold lustre and exceptional
aesthetic appeal . 639

1898- S MS-62 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and so

nearly choice quality. Brilliant yellow gold with
a trace of pink toning . 675

1903 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 595

1904 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and beautifu. 569

Choice Mint State 1906 $20
1906 MS-63 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous example
with sharp design features and rich yellow gold
lustre. A very scarce issue that is seldom found
above MS-60 grade. Just 69,596 circulation
strikes were minted. An extremely important
opportunity for the connoisseur . 3,250

1906 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with brilliant

orange gold lustre. A scarce issue . 1,150

Important 1906-D $20
1906-D MS-64 (PCGS). This stunning Mint State
example has exceptional surfaces for the grade and
lovely frosty yellow gold lustre. Higlily attractive
and truly a coin the will please even the most dis¬
criminating of collectors. A condition rarity wdth
just a single finer MS-65 example certified- by
PCGS . 3,650

Choice 1906-D Double Eagle
Brilliant Mint State
First Denver Mint Issue
1906-D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A
splendid specimen of the first year of the Den¬
ver Mint. You’ll enjoy having this in your col¬
lection . 3,650

Impressive 1906-S $20
1906-S MS-64 (PCGS). An extraordinary example
with extremely sharp design features and out¬
standing pinkish yellow gold lustre. At first glance,
this has the appearance of a gem quality example.
Despite a higher nuntage exceeding two million
coins, PCGS has only certified one finer example,
a gem MS-66 . 3,795

Lustrous 1907 Liberty $20

1907 Liberty. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example

of the final year of issue for this design type.
This exceptional example has highly lustrous
greenish gold lustre with considerable aesthetic
appeal . 1,995

1907 Liberty MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 629

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

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Mint State 1907 High Relief $20

1907 High Relief. Wire Rim. MS-63

(PCGS) . 14,950

Important 1907 High Relief $20

1907 High Relief. Flat Rim. MS-64

(PCGS) . 19,950

1908 No Motto. MS-64 (NGC). Sharply struck

with satiny yellow gold lustre . 569

1908 No Motto. MS-62 (PCGS). Outstanding
quality for the grade. Brilliant fight yellow gold

lustre . 435

1908 With Motto. MS-63 (NGC). A pleasing
example with fuUy briUiant surfaces and attractive
orange toning . 1 ,250

Mint State 1909/8 $20
1909/8 MS-62 (NGC). A brilliant and lustrous
example of this scarce overdate, the only overdate
among aU Saint-Gaudens double eagles. Although
often seen in higher circulated grades, true Mint

State examples are most elusive . 1 ,895

1911-D MS-65 (NGC). FuUy briUiant with faint
orange toning over lustrous yellow gold surfaces.

You’U be delighted with this example . 950

1915 MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant greenish yellow
gold lustre. An outstanding example of this scarce

issue . 1,625

1915-S MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty yellow gold lustre

with sharp design features . 695

1920 MS-63 (NGC). FuUy briUiant and lustrous.
A sharply struck example with impressive fight
yeUow gold surfaces . 895

1922 MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant . 545

1923 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and lus¬
trous . 595

Superb Gem 1923-D $20
1923-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant, lustrous,
nicely struck, and very beautiful. Exceptional
quality! . 2,595

1923- D MS-65 (PCGS). A stunning gem example

for your type collection, this with outstanding
rose lustre and lovely rose toning . 1 ,295

1924 MS-65 (NGC). Light yeUow gold lustre with

e.xceptional aesthetic appeal . 935

Choice Mint State 1924-D $20

1924- D MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with bril¬
liant yeUow gold surfaces. An important opportunity
for the specialist to acquire tliis scarce date. . 5,250

1925 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny
fight yellow gold lustre . 1,195

Lovely Gem 1927 Double Eagle
1927 MS-66 (NGC). This is an amazing gem qual¬
ity example with sharp design features and fully
brilliant yellow gold lustre . 2,195

Exceptional 1927 $20
1927 MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding candidate for
your date or type coUection, this wdth briUiant yel¬

low gold lustre and exceptional surfaces. .. 2,375
1928 MS-63 (PCGS). An attractive example with
satiny fight yellow gold lustre . 499

COMMEMORATIVE
SILVER COINS

Commemorative coinage references:

Commemorative Coins of the United States: A Complete
Encyclopedia. By Q. David Bowers. A one-of-a-kind re¬
source. Multiple pages on every classic commemorative
coin and previously unpublished information about rarity,
market analysis, etc.! 768 pages, illustrated. Softbound.
Stock No. BBM-308. List $.39.95 before your discount.
Hardbound. Stock No. BBM-308a. List $49.95 before
your discount.

Encyclopedia of U.S. Silver & Gold Commemorative
Coins 1892-1989. By Anthony Swiatek and Walter Breen.
An updated version of this well-known and highly regarded
classic. 386 pages, illustrated. .Softbound. Stock No. BSW-
742. List $29.95, before your discount.

A Basic Guide to United States Commemorative Coins.
By Michael J. Hodder and Q. David Bowers. A fact-filled
action guide to commemorative coins. 165 pages, illus¬
trated. Softbound. Stock No. BBM-.309. List $14.95, be¬
fore your discount.

Investing, Collecting & Trading in Certified
Commemoratives. By Harr)' Laibstain. A guide to market
availability of various issues in various grades. Hardbound.
Stock No. BLA-851A. List $50, before your discount.

1893 Isabella quarter. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a
delightful example with brilliant, satiny white
lustre. Sharply struck with a high degree of eye

appeal . 1,165

1893 Isabella quarter. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant
wdth a trace of toning and slightly reflective sur¬
faces . 809

1893 Isabella quarter. AU-58 (NGC). A pleasing
example with natural fight gray surfaces and con¬
siderable lustre . 569

1893 Isabella quarter. AU-55. An attractive ex¬
ample with fight silver lustre . 475

The Coin Colleirtor ^ April 1,2002

Letters to the Editor

Want to Share and Opinion?

Dave Bowers welcomes interesting
communications. Address Dave Bowers,
Editor, at Bowers and Merena Galleries,
Box 1224, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, or reach
Dave on his personal website,
dave@bowersandmerena.com. Items
deemed of interest may be reproduced in
one of our pubhcations.

Lovely 1900 Lafayette Dollar
1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). A spec¬
tacular example with folly brilliant and lustrous
surfaces and a trace of faint heather toning. A
popular commemorative issue actually struck in
December 1899. Regardless ofwhich year began
the 20th century, this is truly one of few 19th-

century commemorative issues . 1,550

1900 Lafayette dollar. AU-55 (NGC). Pleasing
light gray with splashes of peripheral gold ton¬
ing . 495

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Gem Mint State 1921 Alabama
1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-65 (PCGS). A lustrous
example of this popular issue. Frosty silver surfaces
with very sharp design features. An important

opportunity . 2,795

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant
with light gold toning One of the key issues in the
series. Cheaper today than it was during the mar¬
ket high of 1 989! Might this situation translate to
your advantage if you need one for your collec¬
tion? . 850

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-64 (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example of this issue with brilliant, frosty

lustre . 850

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). An out¬
standing example with fohy brilliant, frosty white

lustre . 509

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully bril¬
liant with satiny white lustre and lovely iridescent

toning . 509

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-62 (NGC). Exceptional
quality for the grade with natural light gray lustre

and iridescent toning . 379

1921 Alabama. Plain. AU-58 (PCGS). Gold and

gray toning over pleasing free surfaces . 239

1921 Alabama. 2x2. MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant
example with satiny white lustre and very faint

champagne toning . 1 ,050

1921 Alabama. 2x2. MS-64 (NGC). FuUy bril¬
liant with minor abrasions, consistent with the
grade . 1,050

1936 Albany. MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy brilliant and

sharply struck . 259

1937 Antietam. MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding

example with satiny white lustre and hints of gold
toning . 775

1936-D Arkansas. MS-65 (PCGS). Satiny and lus¬
trous with light iridescent toning . 259

1936- S Arkansas. MS-63 (PCGS). An attractive

example with foil brilliance . 95

1937 Arkansas. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck

with brilliant lustre . 115

1937- D Arkansas. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with

satiny lustre and wisps of iridescent toning . 115

1937- S Arkansas. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck

with frosty silver lustre . 115

1938 Arkansas. MS-65 (PCGS). Lightly toned

over lustrous surBces. A scarce variety for the spe¬
cialist . 725

1936-S Bay Bridge. MS-66 (PCGS). FuUy bril¬
liant with exceptional satiny lustre . 595

1936-S Bay Bridge. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with light toning . 175

1935 Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with

lustrous white surfaces . 109

1935- S Boone with small 1934. MS-65 (PCGS).

Satiny champagne surfaces. A lovely gem example
of this scarce variety . 875

1936 Boone. MS-66 (PCGS). Light golden sur¬

faces. An outstanding choice for your commemo¬
rative type set . 299

1936 Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example
with briUiant, satiny lustre . 109

1936- D Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty example

with very light toning . 125

1936-S Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). Outstanding qual¬
ity with foU silver btiUiance . 145

Superb Gem 1938-D Boone

1938- D Boone. MS-67 (NGC). This is an abso¬

lutely stunning gem with satiny white lustre. FuUy
briUiant . 1,950

1938-D Boone. MS-66 (PCGS). Light champagne

surfeces with amber peripheral toning . 845

1936 Bridgeport. MS-66 (PCGS). This is an out¬
standing gem with folly briUiant, frosty lustre. 635
1936 Bridgeport. MS-63 (PCGS). An attractive

example with briUiant sUver lustre . 149

1936 CaUfomia. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a dehght-
fol example of the issue with briUiant, satiny lus¬
tre and faint Ulac toning along the upper obverse
border . 335

1936-D Cincinnati. MS-65 (PCGS). Light

golden toning on problem free surfaces . 709

1936-D Cincinnati. MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attrac¬
tive with satiny lustre . 339

1936 Cleveland. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and
lustrous. As expected, the surfaces of this beauti¬
ful coin are nearly perfect . 759

1936 Cleveland. MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and at¬
tractive . 115

1936 Cleveland. MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant . 79

1936 Columbia. MS-65 (PCGS). Attractive qual¬
ity with satiny lustre . 225

1936-D Columbia. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with satin lustre and ivory toning . 345

1936-D Columbia. MS-65 (PCGS). BnUiant. 255
1936-S Columbia. MS-66. An outstanding ex¬
ample of this issue with foUy briUiant, satiny lus¬
tre . 385

1936-S Columbia. MS-65 (PCGS). BriUiant with

faint toning . 255

1892 Columbian. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous
example with soft, frosty lustre. The obverse is bril¬
liant at the center, graduaUy changing to pale gold,
russet, and light blue. The reverse is quite simUar,

however, darker in appearance . 225

1935 Connecticut. MS-65 (PCGS). Light golden
surfaces. Sharply struck with satiny lustre. .. 595
1935 Connecticut. MS-64 (PCGS). Light golden
brown toning subdues the satiny lustre. The re¬
verse is lighter with ivory lustre . 345

1935 Connecticut. MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy brilliant

with soft, frosty white lustre . 345

1936 Elgin. MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬

ample with attractive satin lustre and a trace of
very light champagne toning . 499

1936 Elgin. MS-65 (PCGS). Uniform Ught to me¬
dium golden toning with somewhat deeper gold
along the rims on the reverse. Very clean and lus¬
trous surfaces beneath the toning . 255

Superb 1922 Grant Half Dollar
1922 Grant. Plain. MS-66 (PCGS). This is an ab¬
solutely stunning gem example with frosty white
lustre. Truly a gem for the connoisseur. ... 1,895
1922 Grant Plain. MS-65 (NGC). BriUiant with

satiny wfote lustre . 1,095

1922 Grant Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). A lustrous and
attractive example . 165

Lustrous 1922 Grant Star Half Dollar
1922 Grant Star. MS-63 (PCGS). This choice
example has briUiant, satiny lustre with excep¬
tional eye appeal. Seldom encountered and always

in demand . 1,750

1922 Grant Star. MS-62 (NGC). Lustrous with
satiny surfaces and splashes of steel blue toning on

the reverse . 1 ,295

1922 Grant Star. AU-55 (ANACS). Net graded
and described as “Uncirculated details, cleaned.”
Satisfaction guaranteed as always . 995

Choice 1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar
1928 Hawaiian. MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding
example of this scarce and popular issue. Highly
lustrous with satiny surfaces and attractive golden
toning. Hawaiian half doUars, in aU grades, have
recendy enjoyed increasing demand . 3,050

Mint State 1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar
1928 Hawaiian. MS-62 (NGC). A lovely example
with satiny lustre and very light toning. .. 1,895

1935 Hudson. MS-64 (PCGS). A brilUant ex¬

ample with satiny white lustre and faint periph¬
eral toning . 795

1924 Huguenot. MS-66 (PCGS). Very faint Ught
gold toning on both obverse and reverse. A beau¬
tiful coin with outstanding eye appeal . 1,425

1924 Huguenot. MS-65 (PCGS) . 509

1946 Iowa. MS-67 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with

outstanding sUvery white lustre . 379

1946 Iowa. MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous and attrac¬
tive . 149

1925 Lexington. MS-64 (PCGS). An outstand¬

ing example, sharply struck and with brilliant
lustre . 199

1918 Lincoln. MS-65 (PCGS). This splendid gem
has briUiant lustre with very light golden brown

toning . 509

1918 Lincoln. MS-64 (PCGS) Light golden ton¬
ing . 199

1918 Lincoln. MS-64 (NGC). A lustrous and at¬
tractive example . 199

1936 Long Island. MS-65 (NGC). Lightly toned. 455

1920 Maine. MS-65 (PCGS). A foUy briUiant ex¬
ample with frosty lustre and lots of eye appeal.
Faint champagne toning . 525

1920 Maine MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 295

1920 Maine. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with
satiny lustre beneath Ught heather toning. ... 295

1934 Maryland. MS-66 (PCGS). Just a wisp ofUght
gold toning over lustrous and very attractive surfrces.
QuaUty for the coUector who wants the best. 959

1921 Missouri Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). A brilUant

and foUy lustrous example with a hint of cham¬
pagne toning. This is an extremely attractive ex¬
ample of an elusive issue . 865

Choice 1921 Missouri 2X4Half Dollar
1921 Missouri 2X4. MS-64 (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example with gorgeous Ught gold toning

over satiny lustre . 1,995

1923-S Monroe. MS-64. Golden brown with iri¬
descent peripheral toning . 485

1923 Monroe. MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample for the grade, one of the more attractive
examples of this issue we can recaU handUng. 175
1938 New RocheUe. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty ex¬
ample with amazing white silver lustre . 419

1936 Norfolk. MS-66 (PCGS). BrilUant . 515

1936 Norfolk. MS-67 (PCGS). SUght golden ton¬
ing on the obverse rims. Exceptional lustre and

immaculate surfaces . 595

1936 Norfolk. MS-65 (PCGS). A delightful ex¬
ample with satiny lustre. This issue has a very in¬
tricate design, and is usually found in higher

grades . 495

1936 Norfolk. MS-63 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with

satiny white lustre . 450

1928 Oregon. MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous
with very Ught champagne toning over frosty lus¬
tre . 465

1934-D Oregon. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilUant
with frosty lustre and a trace of peripheral ton¬
ing . 215

1937-D Oregon. MS-67 (PCGS). A delightful
superb gem example with satiny lustre over sharp
design features . 585

1937- D Oregon. MS-64 (PCGS). BrilUant and

lustrous. Housed in a first generation PCGS
holder . 199

1938- D Oregon. MS-67 (PCGS). Nice lustre and

just a wisp of toning at the rims . 875

Choice 1915-S Panama-Pacific
Half Dollar

1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS-64 (PCGS).
Lightly toned. A very attractive and very choice
specimen of this highly important issue ... 1 ,350
1920 Pilgrim. MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy briUiant with

satiny lustre and pristine surfaces . 159

1920 Pilgrim. MS-63 (PCGS). A delightful ex¬
ample with satiny white lustre and hints of irides¬
cent toning . 95

Outstanding Gem 1921 Pilgrim
Half Dollar

1921 Pilgrim. MS-66 (PCGS). A stunning gem
with exceptional aesthetic appeal . 1,950

1921 Pilgrim. MS-65 (PCGS). Just a wisp of Ught
golden toning. ExceUent lustre and few marks. 775
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1921 Pilgrim. MS-63 (NGC). A deUghtftil example
with frosty stiver lustre . 175

1936 Rhode Island. MS-64 (PCGS). FuUy brilUant

with a hint of golden rose toning . 115

1936-D Rhode Island. MS-64 (PCGS). BrilUant
with faint champagne toning . 125

1936-S Rhode Island. MS-64 (PCGS). An out¬
standing, lustrous example . 125

1937 Roanoke. MS-65 (PCGS). TlUs is an excep¬

tional example with briUiant and satiny white lus¬
tre . 259

1937 Roanoke. MS-64 (PCGS). A splendid ex¬
ample with foUy briUiant, satiny lustre . 249

1937 Roanoke. MS-64. BrilUant with satiny white
lustre . 249

1936 Robinson. MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny gem
with very Ught peripheral toning . 1 ,025

1935 Spanish Trail. MS-66 (NGC). Lustrous
Ught golden surfaces. An extraordinary specimen
of this low-mintage issue. Just 10,000 were dis¬
tributed . 1,550

These lovely and now-rare commemoratives were osten¬
sibly issued to benefit the El Paso Museum, but in reality
they were a pet project ofL. W. Hoffecker, a man ofamazing
ability who could say one thing with a straight face, even to
a congressional committee, and then privately do just the
opposite. He was also very generous, and when the coins
were minted he donated two (2 — count them — 2) pieces to
the El Paso Museum. For good measure, later he served as
president of the American Numismatic Association (of

Eureka!

The following is a very early original ac¬
count of the Gold Rush excitement printed in
the East, in this instance in the Vermont
Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday, September 29,
1 848. The reading of such accounts prompted
tens of thousands of Easterners to go to
California after the winter passed, creating
the wave of “Forty Miners,” never mind the
caution given in the first paragraph by the
editor of the Phoenix:

Gold Fever in California

The last accounts from California repre¬
sent the raging of a gold fever to such an
extraordinary degree as to cause all other
interests to be entirely neglected. The epi¬
demic cannot fail to prove disastrous to the
prosperity of the country and people. The
only true gold mine is the steady, industri¬
ous pursuit of the common occupations of
life; and the Californians who are now car¬
ried away with the prospect of acquiring
wealth by a momentary labor, will ere long
find that they are on the high road to
poverty. The poorestcountry and the poor¬
est people are those who place their depen¬
dence upon the product of gold and silver
mines. So it has always been, and so we feel
sure it will be with the Californians.

A letter from Rev. Walter Colton, dated
at Monterey, July 2, says:

“It has been discovered that the sands
which border the American Fork and the
Feather River, branches of the Sacramento,
are full of particles of gold, resembling in
shape squirrel shotflattened out. Itisgotby
washing in any vessel, from a tea-saucer to
a warming pan. A single person will gather
by this process from one to two ounces a
day— and some have gone as high as a hun¬
dred dollars worth. Two thousand whites
and as many Indians are now engaged in
washingthe sand. All labor of every kind has
stopped except a little farming. Mechanics,
doctors, lawyers, merchants, sailors, and
soldiers, have all gone in mass to the gold
region. Only the women remain, and they
will, it is expected, start soon. Their cradles
will answer admirably to wash out gold in,
and the little fellows in the meantime must
amuse themselves with the ingots which
their mothers dig.

“The excitement which this gold discov¬
ery has produced, is most intense. People
stop each other in the streets to feel the
pulse, and see how the gold fever, as it is
called, beats. Talk to a laborer about hiring
him for $50 a month, and he will turn up his
nose at you. Offer him $1 0 a day and he will
tell you he is bound to Feather River. One

man, who resides next door to me, gath¬
ered $500 worth in six days. He has one
lump which weighs over an ounce. A trough
such as you feed pigs in will bring in the gold
region $50. Put a piece of sheet iron punched
with holes in it, and it will bring over a
hundred. My friend j.R. paid $16 for a little
basket, and his companion gave $20 for a
chamber pot— all to wash out the gold in. It
beats all the dreams of romance, and all the
golden marvels of the wand of Midas. And
yet it is true, if there be truth in man where
gold is concerned.

“Sailors all run from our ships, and sol¬
diers from our camps, to search the gold
region. One Yankee Captain here found
that all his sailors were about to desert, and
so he told them he would join them, and
they would give the mate the ship— and sure
enough, when the mate woke up in the
morning he found the captain, crew, and
ship’s launch, all gone I and he himself sole
monarch of all he surveyed. The last vessel
that left the coast was obliged to pay her
crew $50 per month each. There is no use
in chasing a sailor here, you might as well
hunt a hare in an interminable forest.”

Another letter furnishes some more
particulars:

“The gold is found on the surface, near
the bank of the rivers tributary to the
Sacramento. More than $20,000 have been
collected within the few weeks since it was
discovered. The amounts are wonderful.
Steady workmen average $10 per day,
though many times a hundred dollars has
been collected in a day by one man. Hun¬
dreds of people are there, Monterey, Santa
Cruz, San Jose and San Francisco are de¬
serted. It is about five days good travel from
here to the District. There flour is worth
$32 per barrel; 1 5 lbs. of Boston crackers in
tin boxes, $10 a box; a cotton shirt $10;
boards $500 per 1,000 feet.

“A carpenter can get $100 per day. Mr.
L. paid for a common cradle trough, 1 2 feet
by three wide, to wash gold earth in, $150.
Less than a day’s work to make it. So things
were there 10 days since. How long the
bubble will last, it is impossible to say. All
that L. says about it is wonderful. Gov.
Mason and his aide have gone to the Dis¬
trict. On their return we shall have facts,
and perhaps the other side of the picture.
August, September and October are un¬
healthy months on that side of the river
where the gold is. Several cargoes that have
lately arrived at San Francisco, have sold
well, for the gold miners.”

The Coin Colleirtor ^ April 1, 2002

which your editor was also a later president — collectively a
group of men and women who over the years have had a few
saints and a few scoundrels, with lots of hard-working
individuals constituting the median).

1935 Spanish Trail. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. A
lovely gem example of one of the key issues
needed to complete a set of commemorative types
of the “classic” era 1892-1954 . 1,225

1935 Spanish Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant,

choice, and thoroughly appealing. Always in great
demand . 1,085

1925 Stone Mountain. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty

white gem . 239

1925 Stone Mountain. MS-65 (PCGS) Light
golden toning . 239

1935- D Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). A wonderful satin

gem with faint heather toning. The fields are
shghtly prooflike . 265

1936 Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely gem with

fully brilliant satin lustre . 245

1936- S Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). Light champagne

surfaces . 245

1938-D Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). BriUiant centers

with a whisper of gold at the rims . 595

1938-S Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). Light champagne

surfaces . 595

1925 Vancouver. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with iridescent toning, especially on the

reverse . 645

1925 Vancouver. MS-64 (NGC). This is a won¬
derful example of this issue with satiny white lus¬
tre . 645

1927 Vermont. MS-65 (PCGS). A wisp of light
golden toning over lustrous and clean sur&ces.945
1927 Vermont. AU-55. A pleasing example with
natural silvery gray surface and considerable lus¬
tre . 169

1946-S B.T.W.. MS-66 (PCGS). Splashes of
golden toning. Exceptionally high-grade. .. 179

1948 B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding

example with briUiant white lustre . 495

1949 B.T.W. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 129

1949-D B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilhant. ... 295

1949-S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilhant . 235

1951-S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). BriUiant with hght

amber peripheral toning . 235

1936 Wisconsin. MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional
gem with briUiant lustre and faint champagne ton¬
ing . 259

1936 Wisconsin. MS-64. BriUiant and satiny with

faint amber toning . 235

1936 York. MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional ex¬
ample with pristine, frosty white surfaces. .. 215

GOLD

COMMEMORATIVES

Lustrous 1922 Grant Star Gold Dollar
1922 Grant Star. AU-58 (PCGS). Outstanding
quality with fully lustrous greenish gold sur¬
faces . 1,695

1917 McKinley. MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with satiny yellow gold lustre and faint
pinkish toning . 995

MODERN

COMMEMORATIVES

Silver Issues

1986- P Statue ofLiberty $1. MS-69 (PCGS). FuUy

briUiant with satiny lustre . 37

1987- P Constitution $1. MS-69 (PCGS) . 39

1988- D Olympic SI. MS-69 (PCGS) . 39

1992- W White House SI. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 79

1993- P Jefferson SI. MS-69 (PCGS) . 119

1997-P Botanical Gardens SI. MS-69 (PCGS). 129
1999-P Dolley Madison. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 89

200 1-P Buffalo silver doUar. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS). This popular commemorative issue ex¬
hibits briUiant surfaces with outstanding cameo

contrast . 169

2001-D Buffalo sUverdoUar. MS-69 (PCGS). FuUy
briUiant with exceptional aesthetic appeal. . 169

Modern Gold Commemoratives

1989-W Congress $5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 145

1994.W World Cup S5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 195

1994-W World Cup S5. MS-69 (PCGS) . 195

1995-W Olympic Stadium S5. MS-69 (PCGS). 375

AMERICAN EAGLES

Silver Eagles _

1986-S - 2001-W Silver Eagle Set. Proof-69
Deep Cameo (PCGS). One of each issue, ex¬
cept for the rare 1995-W Silver issue. 16 Pieces
in all . 1,395

1986-S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 55

1988-S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 175

1991-S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 99

1993-P Silver SI. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 175

Stunning Proof 1995-W
Silver Eagle Rarity

1995-W Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS). A modem day rarity . 3,175

1997- P Silver SI. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 135

1998- P Silver SI- Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 85

1999- P Silver SI. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 119

2000- P Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 65

2001- W Silver SI- Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 55

Eagle Sets

1986-W Gold Eagle. $50. Proof-67 or finer as
issued. Housed in the original packaging as issued
by the Mint . 535

Gem Proof 1995-W
Five Piece Eagle Set
1995-W Five-coin set. $1, $5, $10, $25, $50.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This includes

the rare 1995-W Proof sUver eagle . 4,295

1995-W Four-coin set. $5, $10, $25, $50.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 1,150

Desirable 1997-W Platinum Set
1997-W Four-coin set. Platinum Statue of
Liberty. $10, $25, $50, $100. Proof-69 Deep
Cameo (PCGS) . 2,300

INTERESTING

MEMORABILIA

Rovelstad Elgin Archive
Priceless archive relating to the 1936 Elgin
commemorative half dollar: correspon¬
dence from Gloria Rovelstad, widow of the
sculptor, Trygve Rovelstad, enclosing a file relat¬
ing to the commemorative half doUar and other
items. Included are telegrams from the Treasury
Department, correspondence from Trygve
Rovelstad, etc., 1936, also 1942, relating to the
commemorative half doUar, its design, the mod¬
els, and so on. Absolutely unique, absolutely ir¬
replaceable . 2,400

Hoffecker’s Personal Medal
Presidential gold medal inscribed 1939 / L.W.
HOFFECKER/ 1941. Medals such as this, struck
in “coin gold” (.900 fine), were made to give to the
current president of the American Numismatic
Association. Hoffecker, who served the term from
1939 to 1941, was earHer a major promoter and
distributor of various commemorative coinage is¬
sues, notably the 1935 Old Spanish Trail and 1936
Elgin issues. Unique, of course — ^with Hoffecker
inscription. A centerpiece for any cormnemorative
exhibit showcasing “stories.” . 1,500

PRIVATE AND
TERRITORIAL COINS

Lovely 1851 Humbert $50
Lettered Edge
Early Gold Rush Issue
1851 Augustus Humbert, San Francisco, oc¬
tagonal $50 with lettered edge, 887 Fine,
“50” on reverse. K-4. AU-55, Ughtly cleaned
long ago. A lovely example in greenish gold with
shghtly prooflike fields. Very sharply struck. From
our Rarities Sa/e, January 3, 2001, Lot 640, there
purchased by Dave Bowers to use for study in
connection with his forthcoming book on the
Gold Rush. It now comes to market once again,
an excellent opportunity to acquire a specimen
with in unusually high grade with a very gener¬
ous measure of beauty and eye appeal! In our
opinion it is easily witliin the top 10% of all sur¬
viving early (lettered edge) $50 coins from the

standpoint of grade and quality . 28,500

Minting an 1851 $50

The large and impressive lettered edge $50 coins made in
February 1851 were created by a very complicated process
involving the following separate steps once the planchet was
produced:

Step 1. The obverse and reverse motifs were stamped
from a pair of dies. These dies had been made in New Y ork
City by Humbert and brought with him to California. The
obverse features an eagle holdinga shield, perched on a rock,
with a thin ribbon inscribed LIBERTY in its beak. Above
is a blank ribbon suitable for inscription. The dies of this
style were the work of Charles Cushing Wright.' Inscrip¬
tions on these patterns as well as the first octagonal ingots
produced for circulation have simply the letters D C DWT.
GRS. It was intended that the value in dollars and cents and
the weight in pennyweights and grains could simply be
stamped in the place provided. In this way ingots of $50,
$100, $200, or any other desired denomination could be
produced, differing from each other only by size, weight,
and fineness, but incorporating the same stamp. • The
reverse is of a geometric “engine turned” design similar to

that used on a watch case, and reflects Augustus Humbert’s
skill as a maker of such cases — one of the occupations he had
followed in New York City.

Steps 2-4. The Sneness was hand-stampied on the obverse
with three separate numeral punches. Finenesses known to
have been thus applied include 880 (usually seen) and 887.

Step 5. The value (50) was hand-stamped on the obverse,
from a single punch. This punch was also used to stamp 50
on the reverse of some issues.

Steps 6-13. In eight separate operations each of the eight
edge faces was stamped with a logotype punch, the eight
punches reading incuse: AUGUSTUS / HUMBERT /
UNITED / STATES / ASSAYER / OF GOLD / CALI¬
FORNIA / 1851. There was no particular standard starting
or stopping place for the inscriptions, and the position of a
given part of the inscription varies with relation to its
position to design elements. Most have inverted inscrip¬
tions in rebtion to the obverse. • If there was a favorite
starting and stopping place it was with 1851 in the 6 o’clock
position (as viewed from the obverse), AUGUSTUS to the
left in the 7:30 position, etc., continuing the inscription
clockwise. More pieces have been seen with this arrange¬
ment than with any other — but, as noted, there seems to
have been no rule in this regard.

Thus, it took at least 1 3 steps to create one of the early $50
pieces.

Addendum (not germane to this specimen): Step 1 4. The
value (50) was hand-stamped on the reverse, from a single
punch. Some of the early issues had the denomination 50
stamped at the center of the reverse, a 14th step. The same
punch was used as for Step 5 above.

Desirable 1851 Baldwin & Co. $10
From the S.S. Central America Treasure
1851 Baldwin & Co., San Francisco $10.
Kagin-4. EF-45 (PCGS). Dies by Kiiner. The
obverse is in the imitation of the federal style, but
with BALDWIN & Co on the coronet. This is
one of just two such pieces found on the S.S.
Central America, both of which display a large die
break at the left obverse border, consuming part
of star 4. Probably one of the final pieces struck,
circa March 1 85 1 , at about the time Moffat & Co.
conspired to drive its competitors out ofbusiness.
Such $10 coins, once plentiful, are exceedingly
rare today, and probably fewer than 20 are known.
From the S.S. Central America treasure, Christie’s
sale, December 2000, Lot 123. A magnificent
rarity with unsurpassed history and romance sur¬
rounding it! . 26,750

UNITED STATES
PATTERN COINS

Proof P-3 90 1863 Dime
1863 10 cents. Pollock-390, Judd-325. Rarity-
6. Proof-65 (NGC). Silver. Plain edge. Mirrored
surfaces with lovely blue and gold toning. 2,195

Gem 1862 Pattern $10
1862 $10. Liberty Head. Pollock-355, Judd-
297. Proof-65 BN (NGC). Copper. Reeded
edge. Sharply struck with subdued Proof surfaces,
exliibiting deep mahogany brown. This has the
appearance of a “bronzed” example, created
through the use of bronzing powder within the

Mint walls . 4,995

1942 “experimental cent” related pieces: In 1942
the United States Mint began searching for a suit¬
able replacement for the copper cent. Being a stra¬
tegic war material, copper was in high demand.
Replacement material required various properties
to simulate copper as closely as possible. Private
companies were contacted to explore materials as
diverse as plastic and glass. Special dies were pre¬

pared for use in the testing process. The finns
involved provided sample planchets which were
struck with these dies. We were fortunate to ac¬
quire a small quantity of plastic “planchets” or
disks which were left over from one of the private
companies involved. We have two different types
of material: general-purpose phenohe resin is very
dark brown, weighs 10.30 grains and has six con¬
centric circles raised on each side. The Urea-
formaldehyde plastic is olive and weighs 10.76
grains. These also have six raised circles on each
side. Order either type, each for . 59

HAWAIIAN COIN

Beautiful Walnut Brown 1847
Hawaiian Cent

1847 Hawaiian one cent. MS-63 BN (PCGS). A
well struck example of this popular issue. Deep
walnut brown color with some faint hints of mint
red around the devices . 1,685

TOKENS, MEDALS,
AMERICANA, ETC.

1807/6 large cent. Sheldon-273. Counterstamped
on the obverse. Crossed arrows, with crown

above all in oval punch. F-15 . 295

Double eagle copy. As struck. The present piece is a
very well done copy of an 1 859-0 double eagle,
stmek in a brassy composition with a reeded edge
and ensheathed in a squared stainless steel (?) hous¬
ing. Tills piece appears to be produced in the last
50 years or so, perhaps as an insert in a watch fob
or key chain which would enclose the housing in
leather or something similar while leaving the
“coin” exposed. That a souvenir would be pro¬
duced imitative of such a scarce date piece is un¬
usual, and its origin is far from certain. An enigma
awaiting investigation by a collector of double
eagles or New Orleans Mint coinage . 150

1901 Lesher “Dollar”

J.M. Slusher
Cripple Creek, Colorado
Serial 145

1901 Lesher “DoUar.” Z-6, HK-792. EF-45

(AN ACS). Lustrous. One of about 260 estimated
to have been issued byJ.M. Slusher, Cripple Creek,
about seven miles fromjoseph Lesher’s home in
Victor. About 75 are known today . 1,450

Intriguing Test Token
Undated (c.l911) token. Test planchet. AU.

Holed. Apparently some type of blank planchet
was prepared as a test piece for date logotypes.
One side has the word DOLLARS entered along
with dates 1885 (twice), 1893, and 1911 (twice).
The two 1911 punches are larger size and appear
to be slanted or itaheized. The word DOLLARS
looks remarkable similar to that used for three-
doUar gold coins. The other side had DOLLARS
double stamped along with dates 1854, 1859,
and 1874, along with another italicized 1911.
We have assigned the approximate date to the
latest appearing on this example, but who

knows? . 2,350

1789 Washington cent. Baker-14, Kenney-7.
Robinson copy. MS-63 BN . 379

AN UNUSUAL OFFERING OF
CARSON CITY DOUBLE EAGLES

Our Senior Numismatist, Mark Borckardt recently remmed from a com show and de-
hvered this wonderful group of coins to my desk. During my more than 30 years in the coin
business, I don’t recall seeing a finer selection of conservatively graded and problem free
“twenties” from the Carson City Mint.

Any selections you make from this offering are sure to please.

1872-CC VF-35 (PCGS). Better than ex¬
pected lustre for the grade and none of the
heavy handling marks that often plague
these coins . 1 ,695

1875-CC AU-53 (PCGS). A fully lustrous ex¬
ample of pleasing quahty . 1 ,495

1875-CC EF-45 (PCGS). Tliis attractive coin
exhibits even wear and offers a positive com¬
bination of quality and price . 1,250

1875- CC VF-35 (PCGS). A coin that is far

more attractive than the technical grade may
suggest . 1,095

1876- CC EF-45 (PCGS). Strong lustre for the

grade and pleasing quality . 1 ,250

1877- CC EF-40 (PCGS). A lustrous and attractive

example of this scarcer issue. PCGS was quite
conservative when grading this one . 1,495

1882-CC EF-45 (PCGS). A lustrous example
with considerably fewer contact marks than
would be expected for the ^de . 1 ,395

1882- CC VF-25 (PCGS). A generous amount

of lustre is present making this a very attrac¬
tive coin for the grade . 1,195

1883- CC EF-45 (PCGS). Excellent lustre and

strong eye appeal . 1 ,295

1884- CC MS-61 (NGC). A beautiful example

of this popular issue. Frosty lustre and fewer
than expected marks for the grade. ... 3,295

1884-CC EF-45 (PCGS). A bright and pleas¬
ing piece . 1,295

1889-CC EF-45 (PCGS). A very lustrous ex¬
ample with no heavy contact marks. Sure to
please quahty . 1 ,550

1889- CC EF-40 (PCGS). Even wear and no

major flaws makes this coin an excellent
choice . 1,350

1890- CC AU-50 (PCGS). A brilhant and lus¬

trous coin with outstanding eye appeal for the
grade . 1,250

1890-CC EF-45 (PCGS). A nice example with
extraordinary lustre for the grade. PCGS was
very tough with this one! . 1,450

1892-CC AU-53 (PCGS). A pleasing example
with nice frosty lustre and fewer than expected
marks for the grade . 1,795

1892- CC AU-50 (PCGS). A lustrous and at¬

tractive coin given a conservative grade by the
grading service . 1,695

1893- CC EF-40 (PCGS). An attractive piece

with amazingly clean surfaces for the grade.
Some lustre is present and this adds to the de-
sirabihty . 1,395

The Coin Collector ^ April 1, 2002

The Real McCoy

This is from Candie Stayton, Coin World
staffer and friend:

Dear Dave:

I am sorry I missed you at the Florida
convention. You are a hard person to track
down!

I read your “This & That” column in the
February 1 1 issue of The Coin Collector and
I am compelled to come to Ohio’s defense
on the subject of McCoy and Hull (Num¬
bers 4 and 17 on the top 20 collectibles
from tias.com— but which you have never
heard of).

Clay from the banks of the Ohio River
was used by many potters in the early
1 900s. Zanesville Ohio is actually the home
of many of these art pottery companies.
Pieces from these companies are now highly
sought after collectibles. My personal favor¬
ite— Roseville. For more information
www.ohiopottery.com. Hope to see you at
a show in the future.

Editor’s reply: Thanks! Now I know what
the tAcCoy is. I did know that Zanesville was
a hotbed of Civil War token issuance in the
1860s, and on this I hope I can at least
partially redeem myself?

I have at least some tAcCoy knowledge,
even if not about pottery.

In N[ay 1895, Kid NIcCoy, the prizefighter
(and, per conventional wisdom, the source of
the term, "the real McCoy") trained in
Wolfeboro and stayed at the Belvue Hotel,
right next to where our office town house
would be built in 1 906.

In the 1 950s Walter Brennan, the movie
and TV star and Academy Award winner, who
had his own show, “The Real McCoys,” was a
regular visitor to Wolfeboro.

Similarly, from jack Curtis:

Dear Dave:

You must be kidding about McCoy! I

continue to enjoy all your publications, your
insight and comment is invaluable for me, writing
on auctions around the world, and also for giving
me many moments of your wit, deep under¬
standing of coins as well as many other things
such as mechanical musical instruments, Harrison
Fisher as well as countless bits of trivia.

However, you must be kidding in your latest
issue The Coin Collector under “This & That” on
page 17 when you talk about the most re¬
quested Item #4 “McCoy (your editor doesn’t
even know what that is)” and Item #17 “Hull
(whatever they are).”

McCoy manufactured American art pottery
beginning in 1 899 and closing in 1 990. This firm
was located variously in Zanesville and Roseville,
Ohio. Hull Pottery was a firm in Crooksville,
Ohio begun in 1905 and closed in 1985, selling
American art pottery.

Your knowledge of the arcane and trivial is
too monumental not to know those details.
On an other topic. I’ve just finished reading a
book Patience and Fortitude (the names of the
lions in front of the New York Public Library)
by Nicholas Basbanes, author of several books
on books, libraries and bibliophiles. He tells me
that not only is Peterborough, New Hampshire
famous for your fine company but it is also the
location of the first tax-supported public collec¬
tion of books (a public library) in the country.
1833 was the date. I also suppose it’s common
knowledge to everyone but me, but
Peterborough was also the model for Grovers
Corners in Thornton Wilder’s play “OurTown.”
Keep up the great work...

Editor’s reply: Thanks! My gosh. We sold the
rare coin collection owned by the New York Public
Library and featured the lions (and the building)
on the cover of our 1982 catalogue, but I didn’t
know the lions’ names. Our apologies to Patience
and Fortitude.

We are in Wolfeboro, not Peterboro (or
Peterborough), the latter being about an hour

and a half drive south of here— a nice little
village which is home to the MacDowell Art
Colony (formed circa 1907, I believe). The
library there was widely featured on post¬
cards of the early 20th century, which I
collect, and went through several mutations,
including the addition of a Greek Revival
style front “porch. ”

In the early 20th century, a number of city
folk who accumulated a few dollars built
summer homes, some of them quite grand, in
Peterboro (and in other New Hampshire towns;
witness Cornish, home of Augustus Saint-
Gaudens), so they could spend 48 weeks a
year toiling in Wall Street, or State Street, and
then really “live" in New Hampshire for a
month each summer.

Please inform Nicholas Basbanes of our
correct location! And, I’ll order a copy of the
book— sounds interesting. As you might know,
before the American Numismatic Society was
formed (by teenager Augustus B. Sage and his
pals in 1 858), the New York Public Library was
the meeting place for local numismatologists
(as they were called).

In numismatics, Wolfeboro has a simply
incredible history of state-chartered and na¬
tional banks, with the affairs of the
Wolfborough Bank (as it was spelled) chal¬
lenging the imagination— lots of “paper,” but
not much else.

Lake Winnipesaukee, on which our com¬
pany has its own private dock (our unique
claim to fame, for if we say we are the
“largest” or “greatest” rare coin company, a
half dozen others will say the same), was a
favorite subject for poet John Greenleaf
Whittier and others— and, lake-wise, must be
the nicest place this side of heaven.

Quite a few Wall Streeters and others still
agree, and 62% of our town’s tax base is from
people who have houses here, but who are not
fortunate enough to live here year round.

1792 Dickeson Cent

1792 Dickeson “cent.” MS-64 RB. A splendid
specimen of this “1792 trial piece,” actually made
circa the 1860s from an embossed revenue stamp die.
Dr. MontroviUe W. Dickeson was the progenitor. An
attractive and perennially interesting issue. ... 1,795

Trio of desirable 1876 Danish medals: • Baker-
426A. Bronze. Plain edge. Weight: 1,010.6 grains.
Diameter 52.7 mm. Proof Rich chocolate brown
surfeces with traces of gold, russet, and blue toning in
the fields. Reflective obverse fields, while the reverse
is more satiny with subdued lustre. • Gilt bronze
(unlisted in Baker). Plain edge. Weight: 1,069.8
grains. Diameter 52.7 mm. Proof Bright golden
surfrces with pleasing reflectivity in the flelds. The
devices are bold and satiny. Some light hairlines are
noted • B-426B. White metal, plain edge. Weight:
771.8 grains. Diameter: 52.7 mm. Proof Brilliant
surfaces with deeply mirrored fields presenting a
strong cameo between being the satiny silver devices.
A beautiful threesome counted by some among the
most beautiful Washington medals of their era. Stuck
fot the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. Designed, pre¬
pared and published by Danish men, F. Schmahlfeld,
H. Ophhik, and V. Christesen . 1,150

Empire Coin Company token. Circa 1960, our pre¬
decessor firm. Empire Coin Company, Inc., com¬
missioned Alphonse Kolb, well-known Rochester,
NY, die-sinker, to create these tokens for us. The
approximate size ofa United States large cent of the
1793-1857 yean, and struck in copper, each token
depicts on the obverse the fiimous IMMUNIS
COLUMBIA motif taken from the 1786-1787
copper coinage, “Columbia” being a representation
of “America.” The reverse depicts an eagle perched
on a palm branch and is derived from the design used
on the tare 1795 U.S. $5 gold coin. Examples are
with “antiqued” finish as made. Dave Bowen dis¬

covered a little box full of these. Each . 9.95

25 fbr . 149

MISCELLANEOUS

Impressive “Wheel of Fortune”
Casino Device

Evans Gaming Wheel. Large vertical “wheel of
fortune” made by Evans, of Chicago, early in the
20th century — -just the sort of device that would
have been used in a casino in Reno, or high in the
Rocky Mountains. The wheel, about six feet in
diameter, is on its own stand and is displayed in a
vertical position. The wheel is ornamented with
numbers (resembling dice faces) and mirrored
panels and is a very impressive ensemble. We
came across this in an antique shop in Massachu¬
setts (where it still is), wrote a check for it on the
spot, and now offer it for sale. In many years of

being interested in antique gambhng devices,
we’ve encountered only one other for sale. Basi¬
cally “original” condition, not repainted, altered,
or anything else. Needs a few touches, but is es¬
sentially pristine . 3,450

Pels “rebus Puzzle” note as featured in Rare Coin
Review No. 125, this being the one we purchased.

Crisp Uncirculated . 375

Imilac 1 1 grams. PaUasite-type meteorite, one of the
most famous of only a few dozen different re¬
corded falls of this beautiful style. With inclusions
of transparent olivine in an iron matrix. .. 79.95

What might have been:

John Pinkerton, An Essay on Medals: or, An Introduc¬
tion to the Knowledge oJAmient and Modern Coins and
Medals. . . ,” London, 1789. Two volumes, octavo,
302 and 346 pages, plus other material, excellent
condition, rebound with gold imprint, study of
ancient, classical, and British coin, with tangential
mention of American issues and with some very

nice philosophy on the joys of collecting . 265

Interesting book. Gambling and Gambling Devices,
J.P. Quinn, 1912. 308 pages, extensively illus¬
trated including with many coin-operated de¬
vices, slot machines, casino gadgets, etc., with
information on all sorts of games of chance and
various ways they can be rigged. Probably the
most extensively illustrated, most detailed study
of its kind. Choice condition, hght wear, cover

bright. From Q. David Bowers’ library . 360

Eckert, George N. Letter dated February 10,
1853, from the Director of the Mint to WiUiam
D. Lewis, Esquire, Collector of the Port, remind¬
ing the recipient of the pending meeting of the
“Commission for the annual trial of the coins of
the United States,” commonly known as the As¬
say Commission. Double folded sheet, 8 x 10.5
inches after fold, the upper left and right corners
tom. Very slightly faded at edges. This is a won¬
derful association piece for collectors of assay
commission medals. Signed “Geo. N. Eckert,
Director by R. Patterson.” . S595

Wonderful Gold Rush Double
Currency Sheet

Gold Rush San Francisco! An interesting
double sheet of unused currency notes, $10,
$20, and $50, undated except for “18,” and pre¬
sumably, circa 1849. Bearing the imprint “San
Francisco” on each note, these were most likely
printed in the east (perhaps Philadelphia or New
York), with the through that the identification of
a San Francisco bank or merchant could be over¬
printed by users in the Gold Rush era. However,
the State Constitution of Cafifornia made the use
of any and all paper money illegal. The vignettes
in each instance picture Benjamin Franklin on the
left and Washington on the right.

Such notes were produced by locking in a frame
various typographical elements, including the
various vignettes, decorative borders, and letter¬
ing. The double sheet furnishes a very interesting
opportunity to note varieties of the plates, a field
completely unstudied in American obsolete cur¬
rency. Each side of the sheet, although superfi¬
cially similar, is different in terms of minor
positions. Note, for example, that on the bottom
note on the left, the denomination “50” is set in
farther from the left and right, than are the same
denominations on the note at the lower right.

In general, among other bank notes of the 1830s and
1840s, even with sheets that have four of the same
denomination, each of the notes will show differ¬
ences, often a plate letter, but, more subtly, dif¬
ferences in positioning . 3,850

1855 State Controllers Warrant. Dated March 9,
1855 at the “Seat of Government, California.”
This warrant in the amount of$120 was issued to
H.B. Meredith. At upper right and lower left are

outstanding Cafifornia related vignettes . 199

Louis McLane ALS, dated December 1, 1857, on
blue mled letterhead of the Office ofWeUs, Fargo
& Co.’s Express and Exchange Company. This let¬
ter was sent to the Commissioner ofDeeds, the ad¬
dressee otherwise unnamed, and requests that Mr.
Walter H. Peters of New Orleans be appointed

commissioner for the State of California . 665

Richard Sutton, Jr., Licensed Ship Broker,
Buenos Aires. An intriguing document, dated
September 20, 1849, chartering the schooner
Rapide of Sweden for the benefit of Mess.
Zimmerman, Frazier, and Co. of Buenos Aires.
The schooner was to transport Mess.
Zimmerman, Frazier and Co. and their cargo to
San Francisco, for the consideration of “Four
Thousand Hard Silver Dollars.” Generally nice
condition with all writing legible, a portion at
bottom missing, including some signatures. 585
Le Nouveau Monde. A company formed for the
purpose of working gold mines. This stock cer¬
tificate is for ten shares of 25 francs each, pay¬
able to the bearer. This company was
“Constituted according to the Law of France,
by Acts dated 25th May, 1850, and 21st August,
1851, deposited at Paris, and duly registered

and published.” . 275

South Fork Canal Company of PlacerviUe, El
Dorado County, California. Stock certificate for
one share of the Capital stock, at an issue price of
$100 per share. The owners name is not filled in,
suggesting that this was payable to the bearer.
Dated December 9, 1852, signed by A.T. Taylor,
Secretary and B.F. Keene, President. Delightful
central vignette of a large safe with a dog guard¬
ing the key, outdoors with the sun setting (or ris¬
ing) behind mountains in the background. . 665

Interesting Historical Newspapers

Four-page issue of James Gordon Bennett’s New
Y ork Evening Chronicle, our choice ofissues, sum¬
mer, autumn, and early winter of 1837, in the
height of the “Hard Times” economic era. Many
advertisements (including by Lewis
Fetich twanger, who issued tokens), news items,
etc. Copies originally deposited with the Library
of Congress, then later deaccessioned and through
a secured route acquired by QDB for his research
archives. Each issue is very rare, perhaps even one

of a kind. Single issue . 24 (plus $4 shipping)

25 different issues . 420 post-paid

We have about 150 issues on hand totally, all dif¬
ferent; New York American, from the following
year, 1838, also ex Library of Congress; many
advertisements, not yet checked by the time this
notice goes to press; same prices as preceding.

Cincinnati Gazette, 1863, four-page issue with doz¬
ens of advertisements, news about the Civil War,

etc. Single issue . 30 (plus $4 shipping)

25 different issues . 500 post-paid

100 different issues, January to June 1863 .. 1,400.

“Collection” of 19th-centuty newspapers from the
archives of QDB, dates circa 1825 to 1864, New
York City, Cincinnati, and Concord, NH, all
different, a wide selection of years (no single is¬
sue of a given paper will be dated within three
months of another issue of the same paper), ad¬
vertisements, etc. , including at least three of Civil
War dates. Mosdy ex Library of Congress. All are
scarce, some may be unique or nearly so. Collec¬
tion of 10 different for ... 229 (plus $4 shipping)
Order “Dave’s Newspaper Collection.” Single

issue . 24 (plus $4 shipping)

5 different issues . 420 post-paid.

Bicknell’s Counterfeit Detectors

Fine condition. Breaking up what may be the larg¬
est run in private hands. Wonderful research and
study archive. Each issue describes notes issued by
banks and gives warnings about counterfeits, etc.

10 different . 725

50 different . 3,450

Prices include postage. Subject to availability and
prior sale.

Robert ThaxterBicknell, biographical notes: * 1830$
onward: In print as Robert T. Bicknell. Includes information
about posthumous Bicknell imprints; cf. Dillistin, Bcnk Note
Reporters, 1949. • 1830,July 31: Bicknell, a Pliiladelphia, PA,
seller oflottery tickets, began publication o(Bicknell*s Counter¬
feit Detector, and PeniTsyhania Repxtrter of Bank Notes, Broken
Btwks, Stocks, etc. At the time there were about 330 banks in the
United States This large folio size periodical, published every
second Saturday at the subscription rate of$2 per year, became
one of the more important publications of its genre. After the
firstsixmonths,thefi:equencyv$'aschangedtoweekly. • 1831,
June: Title ofweekly publication changed to Bicknell’s Reporter,
Counterfeit Detector, and Prices Current. • 1832, October 1:
Began the publication of the monthly Bicknell’s Counterfeit
Detector and Bank Note List. By May 1833 the 7th edition had
appeared; frequency changed to once every six weeks; later
resumed monthly publication; still later was published twice a
month. • 1836, July 19: Title ofweekly publication changed
to Bickneil’s Counterfeit Detector, and PenmyluaniaReporterof Bank
Notes. • 1836, July: One week later, the title of the weekly
publication was changed again, to Bicknell ’s Reporter, Counterfeit
Detector, and General Prices Current. This title was maintained
until the last issue in laige folio form, June 30, 1857. • 1839,
May7: Robert ThaxterBicknell diedattheageof33. Misname
and publication would live long thereafter as a relative, Mat¬
thew T. Miller, was bequeathed the business and continued to
operate it. • ISSOi The -wcokly Bicknell’s Reporter, Counterfeit
Detector, and General Prices Current claimed a circulation of
4,000, while the sem\-moni!hi’y Bicknell’sCounterfeitDetectorand
Bank Note List is said to have 5 ,000 subscribers. The weekly was
generally referred as the Reporter, while the semi-monthly was
nicknamed the Detector. • 1853: Published the 48-page The
AmericanBookofCoins. * 1857,June 30: End of the large folio-
size weekly Reporter. Succeeded in time by Imlay’s & Bicknell’s
Bank Note Reporter, which was published though about 1 866.

Gold Rush Bonanza!

We recently purchased 25 — count them — 25 —
original stock mining shares in the Anglo-Cafifor-
nia Gold Mining Company, registered on
November 5, 1851. These stock certificates were
actually used, bear serial numbers, and were issued
in 1852. The approximate dimensions are 8-1/4”
wide, and 7-3/4” high. Original stock certificates
sold to finance adventuring in the gold fields of
Cafifornia, and dated before 1853, are few and far
between, and in our search for such things — for a
display we are putting together, which includes an
example of the piece we are offering here - our luck
has been almost, but not quite, zero. Now comes
this little cache, said to have been found in a castle
in England. However, the seller of this marvelous
group hastened to add, “whether this was tme or
just salesmanship, we cannot know!” No matter,
these items are nice for filming— perhaps together
with a Gold Rush coin? Offered, for .... 125 each
or buy two for . 235

1896 $500.00 Northern Pacific Railway Company gold
bond, 10x14-1/2 inches, plus attached coupons, 27
or more, punch cancelled. Payable FIVE HUN¬
DRED DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN. Three vi¬
gnettes across the top, the left and right being Native
Americans (one with a bow and arrows, the other
with a calumet) , the center being larger and showii^
a volcanic-style (a la Shasta or Rainier) mountain with
pine trees and an expanse of prairie in the foreground.
Ideal for filming and display. Printed by the Ameri¬
can Bank Note Company. Issued in the day when a
doUarwas worth a dollar, and mjoW . 100

The Northern Pacific was the first of the N orthem trans-
continental lines, the N. P., was chartered by an act of
Congress signed by President Lincoln on July 2, 1864.
Construction of a line to connect the head of the Great Lakes
with Portland, Ore., was started in 1870 and completed in

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line, extending from St. Paul-MinneapoHs and Duluth-
Superior to Seattle, Tacoma and Portland, and owns a one-
half interest in the Burlington Lines and The Spokane,
Portland & Seattle.

1 906 $ 1 ,0( X ).(K). The Snohonush Valley Railway Com¬
pany bond, lOx Hinches, plus 90 attached coupons.
Green printing primarily — ^in the traditional “money
color.” Payable ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
IN GOLD COIN. The top center of the bond has
an engraving of a train attached to catenary cables. At
the top left is seen a ptairie town with mountains in
the background. The top right is a giant redwood tree
with a w’oman about to walk tlirough a wagon-size
tunnel cut drrough it. These were issued by the Se¬
curity Bank Note Company ofPliiladelphia. Anodier

great fiaming item . 49

1 92 1 S 1 ,000.00 Cliicago and Eastern Illinois Railway
Company gold bond, 10x14 indies, ornate gold
border, vignette of two locomotives under fuU
steam, worken on separate tracks, etc. Payable ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN.
With 37 coupons on a separate but attached sheet,
each coupon having a steam engine vignette and
gold overprinting. Printed by the American Bank
Note Company. Another bond from the age of
gold. Such gold obligations were later declared in¬
valid by Uncle Sam. A great display item . 49

“DAYS OF GOLD SPECIAL.” THREE gold-
payable bonds, one each of the above three, the

trio, regularly $198, for . 179

“Welcome nugget” color hthograph, circa 1880s,
issued as a poster and labeled by the T.C. Will¬
iams Company, Virginia, tobacco manufacturers.
Depicted is a gold miner standing holding an un-
behevable large nugget, with scenes of mining
operations in the background. Two versions, one
tall and rectangular measuring 13 inches high by

6-1/2 inches wide, at . 199

the other square, measuring 10-1/2 inches high by

10-1/2 inches wide, at . 249

The square version depicts a few more back¬
ground details. Order singly or as a pair — certainly
a nice “go-with” item for any display of Califor¬
nia-related gold!

Gold Mineral and Crystal Specimens

Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa Co., CA.

Famous “pocket” mine near the Diltz Mine. Very
nice specimen of crystallized gold. Longest di¬
mension about 33 mm . 1 ,960

Diltz Mine, Mariposa Co., CA. Native gold
with arsenopyrite, from a famous mine. Ex¬
amples, once seen with some frequency, are
very elusive today. Largest dimension about 65

mm . 1,465

Eagle’s Nest Mine, Placer Co., CA. District of
claims worked generally from 1855 to the mod¬
ern era. Large and impressive crystalline gold
specimen, largest dimension about 35 mm., 38

grams weight. Beautiful! . 1,875

16-to-l Mine, Alleghany, Sierra Co,, CA.
Spectacular “tree” of native gold atop a white
quartz matrix. Largest dimension about 60 mm.
A prize display item, the finest study specimen

located by QDB . 6,300

Placer Co. CA, Gold specimen, probably from
circa 1930s and from the old DeMaria and Garbe
Mine (later incorporated into the Eagle’s Nest

Mine in a consolidation of about 10 different
claims). 14.8 grams. A lovely specimen ofleaf
gold . 1,845

LARGE SIZE CURRENCY

Legal Tender Notes

$1. F-30. Legal Tender. Series of 1880. Bruce-
Wyman. Serial: Z38748752. Choice Uncir¬
culated. A beautiful large brown seal 1880 one

dollar note . 950

$1. F-36. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Teehee-
Burke. Serial: D66776810A. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. A pleasing example with nice margins. 275
$1. F-39. Legal Tender. Series of 19 17. Speelman-
White. Serial: R60837741A. Choice Extremely

Fine. Two tight folds are noted . 95

$1. F-40. Legal Tender. Series of 1923. Speelman-
White. Serial: A68830709B. Almost Uncircu¬
lated. This note is tike new if it was not folded

when it was put away . 325

$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: E26334989A. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. Virtually gem quality with a thin bottom

margin . 395

$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: B65945953A. Choice Almost
Uncirculated. A wonderful piece of paper. . 375
$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: B95256742A. Choice Very Fine.
Very close to EF, indeed, with a few very minor

folds . 135

$5. F-88. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Teehee-
Burke. Serial: H16531226. Choice Extremely

Fine. A very nice note with a few folds . 310

$5. F-91. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Speelman-
Wliite. Serial: H87859296. Very Fine. Some light

creases and other tight signs of moderate circulation
are present, but the overall appearance and quality (for
the grade, ofcourse) make for a good value at . 159

$10. F-119. Legal Tender. Series of 1901.
Parker-Burke. Serial: E10488794. Very Fine.

A lovely note with tight folds. Considerable crisp¬
ness remains . 900

Silver Certificates

$1. F-223. Silver Certificate. Series of 1891.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: 56036. Almost
Uncirculated. A lovely Martha Washington
note with a very tight vertical center fold. .. 610
$1. F-233. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: V84715737V. Choice

Uncirculated . 210

$1. F-237. Silver Certificate. Series of 1923.
Speelman- White. Choice Uncirculated. We are
very fortunate in that we have just latched on to
a small group of these popular large-sized Wash¬
ington $1 notes. Each is crisp and attractive with
vibrant blue ink at seals and serial numbers. Each
is nicely centered and hand-picked for quality,

and each is guaranteed to please . 139

or, take Jive of these delightful notes for . 670

$2. F-256. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: N27580590. Almost
Uncirculated. A very tight center fold is barely

visible . 565

$5. F-281. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Speelman-White. Serial: M52918916. Ex¬
tremely Fine . 950

$5. F-281. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Speelman-White. Serial: N46366544.
Choice Very Fine. A gorgeous Indian Chief
with a few very tight folds . 930

Beautiful Choice F-282 “Porthole” $5
$5. F-282. Silver Certificate. Series of 1923.
Speelman-White. Serial: A3756055B.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. Looks new but
has one tight center fold. The “porthole” note,
termed so because of the placement of Lincoln’s

portrait within a circular frame . 1,850

The famous Civil War Photographer Mathew Brady
took the photo on which this engraving of President
Lincoln was based. Brady studied daguerreotypy under
the famous inventor Samuel F.B. Morse, and established
a studio in New York City in 1844. His record of the
Civil War was published in 1870 as Brady's National
Photographic Collection.

Treasury Notes

$1. F-347. Treasury note. Series of 1890.
Rosecrans-Huston. Serial: A3742149. Ex¬
tremely Fine. Very tight quarter-folds are vis¬
ible . 860

$1. F-350. Treasury note. Series of 1891.
Rosecrans-Nebeker. Serial: B8298061. Al¬
most Uncirculated. Excellent paper quality
with one tight center fold . 650

Federal Reserve Bank Notes

$1. F-718. Federal Reserve Bank note. Cleveland.
Series of 1918. Teehee-Burke. Baxter-Fancher.
Serial: D10982055A. Almost Uncirculated. A
great note with a tight center fold . 275

Federal Reserve Notes

$5. F-851. Federal Reserve note. New York. Series of
1914. White-Mellon. Serial: B29068736B. Choice

Uncirculated. Another beautiftil example . 245

$5. F-855a. Federal Reserve note. Philadelphia.
Series of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial:
C46362667A. Very Fine. A few minor folds are

visible . 70

$5. F-869. Federal Reserve note. Chicago. Series of
1914. Burke-Glass. Serial: G24231822A. Gem
Uncirculated. A wonderful example, well cen¬
tered and bright . 395

$10. F-908. Federal Reserve note. New York. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-McAdoo. Serial:
B50390109A. Very Fine. A few minor folds and
tiny pinholes are noted . 75

$20. F-990. Federal Reserve note. Chicago. Series
of 1914. Burke-Houston. Serial: G31882175A.
Almost Uncirculated. A bright, crisp note with a
centerfold . 195

Gold Certificates

$10. F-1169. Gold Certificate. Series of 1907.
Napier-McClung. Serial: B33342616. Choice
Very Fine. Some handling is noted with a minor

corner tip missing . 260

$20. F-1187. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: K82362884.
Choice AJmost Uncirculated. An outstanding
example with bright colon . 605

SMALL SIZE CURRENCY

Federal Reserve Notes

Series 1928 $1,000 Note
$1,000. F-2210-E. Federal Reserve note. Series
of 1928. Woods-MeUon. Serial: E00010221A.
Choice Uncirculated. An outstanding example,
well-centered and fresh . 3,750

Gold Certificates

$10. F-2400. Gold Certificate. Series of 1928.
Woods-MeUon. Serial: A52017820A. Extremely
Fine. A lovely example that is three folds short of

choice Uncirculated . 310

$20. F-2402. Gold Certificate. Series of 1928.
Woods-MeUon. Serial: A23729698A. Choice Al¬
most Uncirculated. Bright green and deep golden
ink. An attractive note, not perfectly centered on
the free, but aU margins wide and distant from the
design firame. The faintest ofhorizontal creases can
be found after careful study. Nice! . 429

Currency Lots

$1. F-1620. Silver Certificate. Series of 1957-A.
Smith-DUlon. Choice to Gem Uncirculated. A lot
of 25 notes, aU consecutively serial numbered. 289

Fractional Currency

“Gem” Sheet of Fractional Currency!
First Issue, “Postage Currency” 5 Cents
Act ofjuly 17, 1862. Five cents. F-1230. First
issue (August 1862-May 1863). Postage Cur¬
rency. Original uncut sheet (20 notes) of
five-cent notes. Crisp Uncirculated. A splen¬
did sheet, with the five-cent denomination being
made from the contemporary five-cent postage
stamp design. This is one of the nicest we have
handled in our experience — ^which dates back to
well over 40 years. There are fuU margins on both
sides. This very attractive sheet would make an
ideal display item if framed; it is carefully placed

between two sheets of Lucite . 4,750

Act of June 30, 1864. Twenty-five cents. F-1308.
Fifth Issue. Choice Uncirculated. Crisp and at¬
tractive, just a hair’s breadth from Gem quality

and a beauty to behold . 69

Act ofjune 30, 1864. Twenty-five cents. F-1308.
Fifth Issue. Uncirculated. Perhaps not “Gem” or
“Choice,” but undeniably new and fresh. A good

buy at . 59

Act ofjune 30, 1864. Twenty-five cents. F-1308.
Fifth Issue. Almost Uncirculated. An attractive
and desirable note . 49

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Philosophy from Andy Rooney

(sent by Eve MacMaster)

I’ve learned....

That the best classroom in the world is
at the feet of an elderly person.

That when you’re in love, it shows.

That just one person saying to me,
“You’ve made my day!” makes my day.

That having a child fall asleep in your
arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in
the world.

That being kind is more important than
being right.

That you should never say no to a gift
from a child.

That I can always pray for someone
when I don’t have the strength to help him
in some other way.

That no matter how serious your life
requires you to be, everyone needs a friend
to act goofy with.

That sometimes all a person needs is a
hand to hold and a heart to understand.

That simple walks with my father around
the block on summer nights when I was a
child did wonders for me as an adult.

That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The
closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

That we should be glad God doesn’t give
us everything we ask for.

That money doesn’t buy class.

That it’s those small daily happenings
that make life so spectacular.

That under everyone’s hard shell is some¬
one who wants to be appreciated and loved.
That the Lord didn’t do it all in one day.

What makes me think I can?

That to ignore the facts does not change
the facts.

That when you plan to get even with
someone, you are only letting that person
continue to hurt you.

That the easiest way for me to grow as
a person is to surround myself with people
smarter than I am.

That everyone you meet deserves to be
greeted with a smile.

That no one is perfect until you fall in
love with them.

That life is tough, but I’m tougher.

That opportunities are never lost; some¬
one will take the ones you miss.

That when you harbor bitterness, happi¬
ness will dock elsewhere.

That one should keep his words both
soft and tender, because tomorrow he may
have to eat them.

That a smile is an inexpensive way to
improve your looks.

That I can’t choose how I feel, but I can
choose what I do about it.

That everyone wants to live on top of
the mountain, but all the happiness and
growth occurs while you’re climbing it.

That it is best to give advice in only two
circumstances; when it is requested and
when it is a life threatening situation.

That the less time I have to work with,
the more things I get done.

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America’s Gold Coinage (hrdbd)

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America's Large Cent (hrdbd)

25.00

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America’s Money— America’s Story (sftbd)

34.95

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America’s Silver Coinage: 1794-1891 (hrdbd)

15.00

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American Coin Treasures and Hoards (hrdbd)

59.95

BAN-710

ANA Centennial History, The (2 Volumes, hrdbd)

159.00

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American Numismatic Association Anthology (hrdbd)

65.00

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Augustus Saint-Gaudens 1848-1909 (sftbd) (hrdbd)

49,95/69.95

BBM-309

Basic Guide to U.S. Commemorative Coins (sftbd)

14.95

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Best of the Washington Quarter Doubled Die Varieties, The (spiralbd)

39.95

BLE-501-504

Bowers and Merena's “Little Editions'

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Buyers' Guide to Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States (sftbd)

19.95

BOW-800

California Coiners and ^.ssayers (hrdbd)

49.95

BFI-114

Cherrypkkers’ Pocket Guide. Top 150 (spiralbd)

19,95

BFI-950

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Verities (spiralbd)

34.95

BGU-108

Coin Collecting for Dummies (sftbd)

21.95

BTE-800

Coin Lore; The Collected Essays (sftbd)

22.00

BAN-214

Coinage of the American Confederation Period (hrdbd)

25.00

CWA-250

Coin World Almanac (sftbd)

20.00

BBM-401

Collecting Coins and Making Money; A Peek at the 19th Century (sftbd)

29.95

BBM-308/308a

Commemorative Coins of the U.S,: A Complete Encyclopedia (sftbd) (hrdbd)

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BLA-109

Complete Guide to Barber Quarters (sftbd)

29.95

BLA-106A

Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels (hrdbd)

36.95

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Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage (sftbd)

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Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars, The (sftbd)

19,95

BGR-222

Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes, The (sftbd)

36.95

BLA-107

Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, The (sftbd)

43.95

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Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan and Peace Dollars

79.95

BVA-980

Crime of 1873, The Comstock Connection; A Tale of Mines, Trades & Morgan Dollars (hrdbd)

34.95

BCR-271

Early Coins of America (hrdbd)

45,00

BOV-1 00

Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836 (hrdbd)

59.95

BNE-500

Early Paper Money of America (hrdbd)

75.00

BBM-802

Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments (hrdbd)

89.95

BSW-742

Encyclopedia of U.S. Silver & Gold Commemorative Coins 1892-1989 (sftbd)

29,95

BRL-100

Federal HaK Dimes 1792-1837 (hrdbd)

75.00

BFI-115

Frvaz, Bill, Counterfeit Detection Guide (spiralbd)

10.00

BSN-501

Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide 1856-1858 2nd Edition, Vol. 1, The (spiral]

24.50

BSN-506

Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide 1900-1909 2nd Edition. Vol. 6, The (spiral)

18.00

BGa300

Gobrecht journal. The: Collective Volume 4—1995 (hrdbd)

44.00

BWI-ei9

Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861

35.00

BWI-818

Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861 (sftbd)

25.00

BMA-850

Half Cent Die State Book 1793-1857 (hrdbd)

75.00

BAK-749

Handbook of 20th-Century U.S. Gold Coins (hrdbd)

19.95

BFI-120

Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting (spiralbd)

15.95

BRE-113

History Comes to Life: Collecting Historical Letters & Documents (hrdbd)

29.95

BBM-130

History of United States Coinage, The (hrdbd)

59.95

BLA-flSIA

Investing, Collecting, and Trading in Certified Commemoratives (hrdbd)

50.00

BWI-900

John Reich; A Numismatic Biography (sftbd)

12.95

BWI-202

Kennedy Half Dollar Book. The (spiralbd)

40.00

BLE-440

Longacre’s Two-Cent Piece— 1864 Attribution Guide (spiralbd)

24.95

BBM-146A

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.: King of Coins (hrdbd)

62.50

BMA-600

Mason's Stamp & Coin Collector’s Magazine (3 volumes)

240.00

BRU-555

Medallic Portraits of Washington, The (hrdbd)

34.95

BMO-200

Money of the American Colonies and Confederation (hrdbd)

100.00

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Neighborhood Mint (sftbd)

30.00

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Numismatist's Bedside Companion, The (sftbd)

12.95

BBM-207

Numismatist’s Countryside Companion, The (sftbd)

12.95

BBM-208

Numismatist’s Downtown Companion, The (sftbd)

12,95

BBM-202

Numismatist's Lakeside Companion, The (sftbd)

12.95

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Numismatist's Topside Companion, The (sftbd)

12.95

BBM-210

Numismatist's Traveling Companion, The (sftbd)

12,95

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Numismatist’s Weekend Companion, The (sftbd)

12.95

BRH-200

Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection (sftbd)

29.95

BFR-105A

Paper Money of the United States (hrdbd)

38.50

BSH-100

Penny Whimsy (hrdbd)

50.00

BRLM14

Photograde (sftbd)

10.95

BhfT-100

Rare Coin Review 1 969-1 994; An Annotated Index of the First 1 00 Issues (sftbd)

19.95

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Rare Silver Dollars Dated 1804, The (hdbd)

69.95

BTR-950

Scott Travers’ Top 88 Coins Over $100 (sftbd)

11.95

BCW-700

Smart Collector; United States Coin (sftbd)

22.00

BDaSOB

Soho Mint & Industrialization of Money (hrdbd)

75.00

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Standard Catalog of U.S. Tokens 1 700-1 900 (sftbd)

47.95

BTA-404

Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent (sftbd)

19.95

BCL-700

Standing Liberty Quarters (sftbd)

24.95

BAN-213

The Token: America's Other Money (hrdbd)

25.00

BFE-300/301

Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties: The VAM Keys (Spiralbound/Leatherette)

24.95

BBM-406

Treasure Ship S.S, Brother Jonathan, The (hrdbd)

69.95

BFL-301

Treasure Hunting Uberty Head Nickels (spiralbd)

29.95

BFL-302

Treasure Hunting Mercury Dimes (spiralbd)

29.95

BRA-511

United States Clad Coinage, The (sftbd)

12.95

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United States Copper Cents 1816-1857 (hrdbd)

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United States Copper Coins (Action Guide) (sftbd)

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United States Gold Coins: An Illustrated History (hrdbd)

57.95

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United States Numismatic Auction Catalogues 1990-2000 (spiralbd)

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BAD-900

United States Numismatic Literature; Vol l-19th Century Auction Catalogs (hrdbd)

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BPO-100

United States Patterns and Related Issues (hrdbd)

79.00

BSU-300

U.S. Error Note Encyclopedia (spiralbd)

32.00

BFO-750

U.S. Rare Coin Handbook (sftbd)

9.95

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U.S. Small Cents to Silver Dollars; Significant Auction Recprds 1 1 95-]une 2000 (spiralbd)

100.00

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United States Ten Dollar Gold Eagles 1795-1804 (hrdbd)

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U.S. Tbree-Cent and Five-Cent Pieces (Action Guide) (sftbd)

9.95

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Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of Early U.S. Cents (hrdbd/dixhrdbd)

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BBR-764

Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins (hrdbd)

135.00

BBR-724

Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents (hrdbd)

65.00

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Washington Quarter Dollar Book (spiralbd)

40.00

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Waterford Water Cure, The (hrdbd)

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